Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

Looking for a flexible schedule and the ability to choose when you work? We are looking for skilled, competent, compassionate individuals to join our team!

• Part time PRN, Full time PRN Coverage Needed: 7a-3:30p 3p-11:30p 11p-7:30a 7a-7p 7p-7a

• $20–$24 per hour, dependent upon education/experience
• Location:
  
  North Kansas City, KS or Olathe, KS (2 locations)
• Training:
  One week of paid on‑the‑job training provided; must attend 6‑day training over a 2‑week timeframe

• Provide compassionate care and supervision of children and youth.
• Support young people in achieving treatment goals through daily activities, teaching coping techniques and positive behavior skills.
• Work closely with nurses and therapists to reinforce treatment plans, document client activity, and maintain a safe environment.
• Supervise youth at all times to ensure basic needs are met and assist youth through completion of daily responsibilities, activities and living skills.
• Engage and build relationships with youth, support emotional needs, and teach new social skills.

• Perform essential job duties satisfactorily under reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Stand, walk, talk, hear, taste, or smell regularly while performing the duties of this job.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
• Sit occasionally.
• Lifting and moving: up to 10 lbs regularly, up to 25 lbs frequently, up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school;
  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services Education preferred.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training with mental health or at‑risk youth (preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Flexible scheduling
• Top wages; weekly pay with direct deposit
• Online calendar and self-scheduling
• Free credential monitoring
• Dedicated staffing specialist

EOE M/F/V/D. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department.