Behavioral Health Technician

Looking for a flexible schedule and the ability to choose when you work? We are looking for skilled, competent, compassionate individuals to join our team. Job Type Part time PRN, Full time PRN Coverage Needed: 7a-330p, 3p-1130p, 11p-730a, 7a-7p, 7p-7a Mental/Behavioral Health Technicians (MHT/BHT) provide compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. Individuals provide support to help young people achieve their treatment goals through daily activities, teaching coping techniques and positive behavior skills. Individuals work closely with nurses and therapists in reinforcing treatment plans, documenting client activity, and maintaining a safe environment. Base Pay & Location $20-$24 per hour, dependent upon education/experience. Location: North Kansas City, KS or Olathe, KS. Training: One week of paid on‑the‑job training; training dates are set. Must attend 6 days of training over a 2‑week timeframe. Responsibilities Supervise youth at all times to ensure basic needs are being met and assist youth through completion of daily responsibilities, activities and living skills. Engage and build relationships with youth, support their emotional needs, and teach new social skills. Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly residential home environment. Provide support to improve treatment outcomes. Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or general education degree from an accredited high school. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services Education preferred. Six months to one year related experience and/or training with mental health or at‑risk youth (preferred). Must be at least 21 years of age. Essential Functions Perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The physical demands include standing, walking, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling; using hands; reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; occasional sitting. Must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. EOE M/F/V/D. Any individual who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedServices Personnel