Behavioral Health Technician, FT

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can improve the lives of children? Crittenton Children's Center is the Kansas City area's premier provider of psychiatric care for children, adolescents and their families. It is located on a picturesque, 96 acre campus in south Kansas City (near Longview Lake) providing serenity, beauty and privacy to assist with the healing process. For more than 120 years we've cared for the emotional health of Kansas City's children and families. Today we offer one of the area's most comprehensive behavioral health care programs. And we are backed by the complete resources of Saint Luke's Health System. •Observes reports and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN. •Implements the behavioral interventions described in the treatment plan. •Conducts educational and treatment focused groups with patients as appropriate with training and supervision. •May be trained as CMT to administer meds to long term residential population. Required: • High school diploma or equivalent • 1 - 3 years of related experience, preferably working with at risk youth. (Bachelor’s degree in a related field will substitute for experience) • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and must be able to pass MANDT (de-escalation/restraint training) • MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO APPLY • Basic Life Support (will train) Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans Flex Savings Accounts Health Savings Accounts Various other Voluntary Benefits Available Retirement Options Career Growth Potential Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Medication Certification - MO Coalition of Children’s Agencies (CRITT Only) Job Details Full Time Night (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/job-alerts When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply. http://www.myworkday.com/saintlukes/d/task/1422$1011.htmld