Residential Tech - BJC Independence Center - 16 hours/week

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Tech assists with direct resident care under the supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) at an Independence Center residential facility located at 19 North Newstead. The facility serves 15 residents. The position is part-time, 16 hours per week, working 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance across several Missouri counties. It serves as an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health and as a point of entry to publicly funded mental health services.

The role involves supporting residents’ care, treatment goals, and housing skills, following care plans from nurses and providers, preparing meals, and documenting care. Preferred background includes long-term care experience, First Aid/CPR, medication aide credentials, CNA certification, or mental health technician experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than 2 years of experience is listed as the minimum requirement.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
• Long-term care experience.
• First Aid/CPR.
• CMT or Level One medication aide qualification.
• Mental health technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist the nursing team.
• Observe residents for psychiatric stability.
• Assist residents in meeting their established treatment goals.
• Coordinate with community support staff and the residential services team.
• Help residents maintain and improve housing skills by assisting with meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning.
• Follow care plans from nurses and providers.
• Pass medications.
• Document care provided as outlined by clinical supervisors, including shift notes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED