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Behavioral Health Technician
Preferred Family HealthcareJoplin, MO, US14 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionFacilitate a safe and supportive environment for clients, ensuring their well-being and progress. Encourage positive social interaction and adaptive behaviors, fostering a solution-focused approach to challenges. Monitor and document client activities, behaviors, and progress, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans. Assist in the admission and orientation process for clients, including obtaining vital signs and facilitating necessary screenings. Administer medications under supervision, meticulously adhering to all policies and procedures. Screen and monitor clients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal, escalating concerns to medical personnel when critical symptoms present. Prepare for and facilitate rehabilitative support, education, recovery skills, or recreation groups. Provide client transportation to and from appointments as needed. Maintain accurate records of client medications and document self-administration or staff administration of medications. Ensure adherence to all precaution protocols and proper documentation. High School education or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible employment. Experience in Human Services or a related field preferred. Become credentialed as a Level 1 Med Aid (LIMA) and be Insulin Certified within the first ninety (90) days in position (for Residential Care Facility (RCF) only). For St. Louis County Programs : Bachelor's Degree, OR MAADC I or II. Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle. Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van. Obtain 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. Complete Medication Administration according to program standards. Complete Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date : CPI for Residential programs, Crisis Management on Relias for Outpatient programs. Achievement of thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within a 2-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1. Must complete 40 hours of related training annually. Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the Employee is assigned. For Kirksville RCF staff, Illinois staff, and Kansas Residential staff only : Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter. For Adolescent program only : Within six (6) months of employment, receive training on adolescent behavior, family dynamics, communication skills, incest, sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, stress management, and the effect of peer pressure. 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 shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Behavioral Health Technician
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Technician and help us empower individuals on their journey to recovery. This vital role offers the chance to directly impact clients by providing essential care and support in a dynamic environment. You'll gain invaluable experience, contribute to a mission that changes lives, and work alongside dedicated professionals committed to healing. We're looking for individuals who are empathetic, observant, and skilled in communication, ready to provide a safe and therapeutic space for our clients.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will be responsible for providing direct and supportive care to clients. This includes overseeing daily activities, intervening in crises, monitoring health (such as vital signs), facilitating group education and activities, and transporting clients as needed. You will also play a crucial role in understanding and supporting client treatment plans, meticulously documenting behaviors, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for all.
The Behavioral Health Technician position offers :
- All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
- Telemedicine 24 / 7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
- Employee Assistance Program 24 / 7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
- Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
- Opportunity to provide direct, impactful care to individuals in recovery.
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Join Brightli in our mission to change and save lives. Your dedication as a Behavioral Health Technician will directly contribute to building healthier communities and fostering lasting recovery. If you're ready to make a profound difference, apply today and become a part of our life-changing work!
Keywords : Behavioral Health, Technician, Mental Health, Recovery, Direct Care, Patient Care, Support, Residential, Joplin, Missouri
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