Evening Mental/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Mental/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

$1000 Sign On Bonus KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Center: Columbia, MO Pay : $18.00-$21.65 per hour - Depending on Experience and Education Shifts Available: Evening (2:00PM-10:30PM) OR Overnight (10:00PM-8:30AM)

Job Summary:

As a Mental/Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is a great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields!

Responsibilities:

Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:

• Providing meals and snacks
• Assisting with personal care
• Monitoring medication
• Intervening in crisis situations

Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:

• Creating a positive and supportive environment
• Managing conflict
• Enforcing house rules
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including:
• Attending treatment team meetings
• Providing input on treatment plans
• Implementing treatment plans

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Class E driver's license with good driving record
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent time management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
• Must be 21 years old to apply
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Start accruing PTO on day ONE
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.