Crisis Center- Behavioral Health Tech

Position: Crisis Center- Behavioral Health Tech (Saturdays Only- Day)
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Behavioral Health Technician
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* Location:

** Sedalia, MO
** Department:
** Crisis Center
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* Employment Type:

** Part time, 12.5 hours per week
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* Shifts:

** Saturdays Only- 7:00 am – 7:30 pm AND 7:00 pm- 7:30 am
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* Job Summary:

** The Behavioral Health Technician position is responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients/patients. Duties generally include, but are not limited to, providing general oversight of day-to-day activities, redirecting clients/patients as necessary, health monitoring (vital signs), intervening/responding to crises, communicating with the established treatment team, facilitating group education/structured activities, and transporting clients/patients as needed. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for possessing a basic understanding of client/patient treatment plans, monitoring and documenting client/patient behavior, and providing a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for clients/patients.
** The Behavioral Health Technician position offers...
***** Additional Pay*
- ** Shift differential if hired for overnight shifts
** Premier Training
- ** Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
** Workplace Culture
- ** An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** Direct Support:
** Provide oversight of day-to-day activities and redirect clients/patients as needed.
* ** Health Monitoring:
** Monitor vital signs and document client/patient behavior.
* ** Crisis Intervention:
** Intervene and respond to crises, while maintaining communication with the treatment team.
* ** Facilitation of

Activities:

** Facilitate group education and structured activities for clients/patients.
* ** Transportation Assistance:
** Transport clients/patients as needed.
* ** Documentation of Care:
** Maintain clear and concise reports regarding client/patient behavior and treatment.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing the treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
* Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Proficient in basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to speak effectively with clients, employees, family members, and other community contacts.
* Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in various forms (written, oral, or diagram).
* Basic keyboarding skills and ability to navigate and enter notes in electronic medical records.
* Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
* Ability to establish rapport with clients/patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
** Experience and Education

Qualifications:

*** High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment; experience in Human Services or a related field preferred.  OR
* Exceptions to the qualifications listed may be made by the appropriate Executive Team member.
** Employment Requirements:
*** Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
* Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
* Fulfillment of all training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
* Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
* First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
* Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
* Successfully complete medication administration training according to program standards.
* Behavioral Management training must be completed within thirty (30) days of employment or the first available class after…