Behavioral Health Technician ; Youth Crisis Center

Job Description:

Job Title:

Behavioral Health Technician I (Youth Crisis Center)

Location:

Springfield, Missouri Department:
Rapid Access Unit

Employment Type:

Part-Time

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
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Key Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

Additional Qualifications:

• 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.

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 &…