Behavioral Health Tech

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing. Job Summary Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Queen of Peace Center, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct, non-clinical support to inpatient and outpatient clients. Under the supervision of the Residential Manager, this role promotes client health and well-being through crisis intervention, therapeutic activity support, group facilitation, and daily client care. The Behavioral Health Technician helps maintain a safe, supportive environment while upholding the mission, vision, and values of Queen of Peace Center. This is a PRN position with starting compensation $18. Overview and Responsibilities Assist clients in meeting goals as developed by the treatment team. Provide continuous supervision of clients ensuring compliance with scheduled services Complete intake, orientation, explain rules, complete introductions to encourage participation Complete safety check of client’s personal belongings Maintain confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA Monitor/Supervise client participation in assigned activities/requirements Answer phones professionally Document any and all concerns related to clients behavior in daily shift log and in Electronic Health Record and communicate to proper staff members Maintain a clean and safe environment in addition to supervising chores Monitor vital signs as required Serve as a positive role model Complete documentation of group logs and following safety and programmatic protocols Adhere to medication policies and work collaboratively with nursing staff to ensure all medication protocols are followed and charted accurately and appropriately Complete daily progress notes for each client within program guidelines Facilitate assigned and scheduled groups as requested Screen and monitor detoxification clients Other duties as assigned Knowledge and Experience Requirements Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in human services or other related field preferred CPR/First Aid and Med-Level 1 Certification Missouri Class E driver’s license or other comparable license Preferred 2 years’ experience working in a residential setting, preferably in substance use or behavioral health Oral and written communication skills Resources for Which Accountable None Queen of Peace Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Our Mission To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing. As a part of the Catholic Charitiesfamily, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of St. Louis