Archdiocese Of St. Louis - Saint Louis, MO

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The Behavioral Health Technician at Queen of Peace Center plays a crucial role in providing non-clinical support to both inpatient and outpatient clients. Under the supervision of the Residential Manager, this position focuses on promoting the overall health and well-being of clients through direct and supportive services, crisis management, and facilitating therapeutic activities. The technician is expected to align their work with the mission of breaking the cycle of substance use disorders for women, children, and families.

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, and complete introductions to encourage participation.
  • Complete safety checks 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 follow 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.
  • Maintain licensure (LIMA, CPR, FA).
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in behavioral health for 1 year (Preferred).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development assistance
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