Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - PT Days (2 days per week, 7:00am - 7:30pm) - TMC

Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - PT Days

Position Type: Part time

Work Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:30PM

Hours Per Week: 24

Job Location: Western Missouri Mental Health, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Behavioral Health IP

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain BCLS certification within 120 days of hire; certification must be kept current for continued employment
• Clearance through the Family Care Registry
• Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment.
• Department orientation with classroom and clinical training equivalent to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel regulations or background that meets these regulations as follows:

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training or the training requirements will be waived if an employee demonstrates competency in the content areas required by regulatory requirements; in the duties specific to their job and the patient population assigned; and:

• Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has completed a fundamentals of nursing course; or Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or Is certified as a nursing assistant per state regulation; or Is certified or has had formal training that meets the UAP curriculum; or Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or has proof of completion of UAP training program in Missouri within the last three (3) years which meets the requirements of this policy; or has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.
• UAP's from staffing agencies shall comply with the training requirements.

Preferred Requirements

• Preference for applicants with previous documented experience in patient care, including assistance with ambulation, feeding, and other activities of daily living.
• Previous mental health experience
• BCLS certification