Behavior Technician- FSH

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Behavioral Technician

Salary: $36,353.52/year

Job Location:

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Hours of work: 12:00pm-8:30pm, Sunday/Monday off

Why you’ll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is looking for energetic, caring, enthusiastic individuals to provide services as part of a team which collects behavioral/interactive data on clients and staff. This is an observational data collection position working on the wards with no direct interaction with clients. Successful candidates will be able to collect data in an objective and non-biased manner.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Will complete all requirement and deadline expectations set up for the initial training and certification of both Time Sample Behavioral Checklist (TSBC) and Staff Resident Interaction Chronograph (SRIC) assessment systems within the initial training period of 6 months.
• Will successfully and accurately observe and record patient and staff behavior according to the TSBC and SRIC assessment systems.
• Will attain and maintain proficiency in collecting and processing TSBC and SRIC data from start to finish product (including, but not limited to, collection, entry, checking, editing, distribution, and continual coding maintenance).
• Will participate in and maintain required reliability on all scheduled reliability and spot checks for both TSBC and SRIC assessment systems.
• Will accurately complete all required TSBC and SRIC paperwork as outlined in the TSBC and SRIC training manuals.
• Complete additional responsibilities related to gathering and tabulating assessment data or other job relevant tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Will accurately follow all required observational procedures including, but not limited to: Exhibit non-interactive status as defined in the observational manual; Maintain proper observational demeanor while on duty; Maintain objective and non-bias approach to data collection; Complete paperwork responsibilities in a timely fashion.
• Will act independently without specific instruction, as appropriate.
• Will look for opportunities to promote improved processes and increased accuracy of the assessment systems operation.
• Will establish, develop, and review with supervision, personal development goals on a regular basis.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• 1+ years working in a mental health setting involving the care and treatment of clients; office or related clerical work in mental health or correctional setting; business or office management or public administration

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Kimberlin Farris

[email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.