What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA/Behavioral Health Technician position at KVC Kansas Health System?
Location: Columbia, MO
Compensation: $16.00-$19.00 per hour
Schedule: This is primarily a weekend positon, Saturday & Sunday, 8-hr shifts. Weekdays as needed BHT assisting with ADL's and medication adminstration.
Job Summary
CNA-Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) (while working directly under a nurse's supervision) provide compassionate care to and supervision of children and young adults by working closely with nursing and residential staff. CNA-BHT's are responsible for supervising clients and ensuring their basic needs are being met.
They assist clients through completion of ADL's, daily activities and responsibilities by modeling positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques. CNA-BHT's are responsible for adhering to the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures in completing job responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited high school
Licensure/Certification: Valid Missouri CNA certification. Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
Experience:
- Experience working with children, young adults, and families in a behavioral health setting or related field.
- Focus on serving individuals through trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.
- Experience with carrying out treatment interventions.
- Support for activities of daily living.
- Aid in social-emotional skill building with individuals or groups.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- 403b with company match
- Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs .
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Employment Type Part TimeSalary : $16 - $19
