Behavioral Health Technician, Acute

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Technician, Acute role is onsite in St. Louis, MO, at the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus. Compensation starts at $20.66 per hour, with shift differentials of $1 per hour for 3 p.m.–11 p.m., $1.50 per hour for 11 p.m.–7 a.m., and $2 per hour for the Friday 7 p.m.–Monday 7 a.m. schedule. The campus partnership is developing youth mental health and wellness services, including a 77-bed acute care hospital and outpatient programs. The technician supports youth in a therapeutic setting by helping implement treatment plans, monitoring behavior, and assisting with daily activities. The role contributes to a safe, structured, trauma-informed environment and works with the treatment team to support client progress and well-being.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized care aligned with treatment plans
• review client histories and document interventions
• model healthy behaviors and coping skills
• maintain a safe, structured, trauma-informed environment
• support group activities and skill-building
• assist with crisis intervention using approved de-escalation techniques
• complete documentation and reports
• collaborate with the treatment team
• assist with meals, transportation, and recreation
• administer medications and basic first aid per guidelines with nursing support
• maintain facility cleanliness and safety
• attend training and team meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health technician

acute

youth mental health

trauma-informed care

crisis intervention

de-escalation

st. louis mo

kvc health systems

$20.66/hr starting

shift differentials

high school diploma

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee benefits and culture through KVC Health Systems, including flexibility, well-being, learning, inclusion, recognition, and rewards.

Why this role

The posting states the earliest start date is October 26, 2026; shift differentials are available for specified shifts and weekend schedules.

About the employer

Perry Ellis International - Retail is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.