Behavioral Health Technician

MedServices Personnel•Olathe, KS

116d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Mental/Behavioral Health Technicians (MHT/BHT) provide compassionate care and supervision of children and youth. These individuals provide support to help young people achieve their treatment goals through daily activities, teaching coping techniques and positive behavior skills. Individuals can expect to work closely with nurses and therapist in reinforcing treatment plans, documenting client activity, and maintaining a safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited high school
Six months to 1-year related experience and/or training with mental health or at-risk youth (preferred).
Must be at least 21 years of age (required).
stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
sit.
regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise youth at all times to ensure basic needs are being met assist youth through completion of daily responsibilities, activities and living skills;
Engage and build relationships with youth support youths’ emotional needs and teach new social skills.