Behavioral Health Technician

St Louis, MO, US, 63108-2707

Since its founding in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) has been providing family-centered behavioral healthcare for women, children, and families. As a member of the Federation of Catholic Charities, we serve the metropolitan and surrounding St. Louis area through four core programs: prevention, education, treatment, and housing.

Long Description

POSITION TITLE: Behavioral Health Technician

REPORTS TO : Residential Manager

DIRECT REPORTS : Not applicable

OUR MISSION The mission of Queen of Peace Center is to break the cycle of substance use disorders for women, children and families through family-centered behavioral healthcare.

As demonstrated by the life of Jesus Christ, Queen of Peace Center works to build a future of peace for families.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the Residential Manager, the Behavioral Health Technician will perform designated non-clinical tasks that promote the overall health and well-being for both inpatient and outpatient clients. Provide exceptional direct and supportive services to include crisis management, assist with therapeutic activities and the facilitation of groups. These duties will be performed in a highly professional and enthusiastic manner in direct alignment with the mission, vision and values of Queen of Peace Center.

CORE FUNCTIONS The following job-related functions may not include all of the duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this position:

• 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, complete introductions to encourage participation
• Complete safety check 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 following 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

QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, and Training

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Queen of Peace Center does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Queen of Peace Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

Providing family-centered care for women with substance-use disorders, their families, and at-risk youth through treatment, prevention and education, and housing.

Benefits As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.