Behavioral Health Technician ; Part-Time Weekend

Position: Behavioral Health Technician I (Part-Time Weekend Days)
## Behavioral Health Technician I (Part-Time Weekend Days)
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R - 25192
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Behavioral Health Technician I
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* Location:

** Springfield, Missouri
** Department:
** Adult Housing
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* Employment Type:

** Part-Time
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* Job Summary:

** Join our dedicated team as a Behavioral Health Technician I, where you will provide essential direct and supportive care to clients and patients in a compassionate environment. This role is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. We are looking for individuals who are observant, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills. Your contributions will help foster a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes recovery and personal growth.

As a Behavioral Health Technician I, you will oversee daily activities, monitor health indicators, respond to crises, and facilitate group education and structured activities.

Your role is crucial in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for clients and patients.
** The Behavioral Health Technician I position offers...**
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.
* ** Additional Perks & Benefits** - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Provide direct oversight and support to clients/patients, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout daily activities.

• Monitor vital signs and health indicators, determining when to escalate to medical intervention as necessary.

• Facilitate group education and structured activities, promoting engagement and recovery skills among clients/patients.

• Document and report any exceptional behaviors or areas of concern related to clients/patients.

• Assist clients/patients with personal care needs, including grooming, bathing, and dressing when required.

• Maintain accurate records of medication administration and monitor self-administration of medications by clients.

• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, helping to identify clients’ strengths and needs.

• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including medication storage and documentation protocols.

• Provide transportation for clients/patients to appointments as needed.

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as requested by supervisors.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* • High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment.

• Experience in Human Services or a related field is preferred.

• For St. Louis County Programs:
Bachelor’s Degree, or MAADC I or II.

• For Residential Care Facility (RCF):
Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position.
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* Additional Qualifications:

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* • Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks.

• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment.

• Completion of mandatory training within the required time frame.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
** Position Perks & Benefits:
**** Paid time off:
** full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health,…