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.

We are currently seeking a full time Behavioral Health Tech. Schedule is 7:30 am - midnight on Sat & Sunday and one weekday shift for a total of 40 hours/week.

• Observes reports and records patient behaviors under the supervision of RN. 
• Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic milieu environment for all patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• 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)

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Job Details

"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.