Mental/Behavioral Health Technician Peds
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KVC Health Systems
Olathe, KS, US
Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician provides hands-on care, therapeutic support, and crisis intervention for pediatric patients under clinical supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, implementing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate documentation while ensuring a safe environment.
Job Description
Mental / Behavioral Health Technician – Pediatrics
Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN
Make a meaningful impact every day by supporting individuals with mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will provide hands-on care, therapeutic support, and crisis intervention under the supervision of licensed clinicians in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician supports patients by assisting with daily living activities and implementing therapeutic interventions designed to promote safety, independence, and emotional well-being. This role is both physically and emotionally demanding and best suited for resilient, compassionate individuals committed to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
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Assist with hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management
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Monitor, observe, and document patient behavior and overall well-being
Behavioral & Therapeutic Support
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Implement individualized treatment plans
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Support patients in developing coping and life skills
Crisis Intervention & Safety
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Respond to behavioral crises and de-escalate situations
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Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
Documentation & Compliance
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Maintain accurate, confidential documentation
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Adhere to HIPAA, safety protocols, and organizational policies
Collaboration & Education
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Work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
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Participate in treatment planning and team meetings
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Educate patients and families; assist with group therapy and workshops
Qualifications
Education
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High school diploma required
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Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred
Experience
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Prior behavioral or mental health experience preferred
Certifications
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CPR/First Aid required
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CBHT or similar certifications are a plus
Skills & Competencies
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Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
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Crisis intervention abilities and emotional resilience
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Mindfulness, empathy, self-regulation, social awareness, and emotional agility
Physical & Training Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and crawl
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Regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 75 lbs
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Remain vigilant, attentive, and wakeful throughout all shifts
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Successfully complete at least three consecutive days of safety hold training
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Patients may present unsafe behaviors, limited coping skills, and limited ability to perform activities of daily living
Working Conditions
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Clinical, residential, or community-based settings
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Exposure to challenging behaviors
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Flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays
Pay & Differentials
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Starting pay: $20.00/hour-$24.00/hour
Shift Differentials
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Weekday evenings: +$3.00/hour
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Overnight shifts: +$2.00/hour
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Weekend shifts (Friday 7:00pm – Monday 7:00am): +$2.00/hour
Available Shifts
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Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm
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Weekday Evening: 3:00pm – 11:30pm
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Overnight Shift: 11 pm-7:30 am
If you’re passionate about mental and behavioral health and ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this role offers purpose, growth, and competitive earning potential.
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive.
We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us?
Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Olathe, KS
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive.
We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us?
Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Olathe, KS
