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Behavioral Health Technician

LAKEMARY CENTER INC
Paola, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

$5,000 Employment Incentive- Evening BHT only- You must work 1 weekend shift scheduled weekly. $2,500 at 6 months and $2,500 at 1 year employment anniversary. 

Receipt of Sign On Bonus is subject to job performance & attendance.

 

Are you driven by a passion to help children? Are you someone who is objective, confident team player and problem solver?

If yes, Lakemary is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician for our Children's Residential Service Program. In this role you will work with children in the classroom & residential setting during day and evening hours. This role functions under general supervision of a Campus Coach. You will be working in an environment that is well supported.

Behavioral Health Tech Responsibilities:

  • Provide compassionate driven care and supervision of children and youth.
  • Learn and apply each child's treatment plan and implement therapeutic interventions as necessary.
  • Intervene in crisis situations, including physical management of residents, using approved crisis management system and skills.
  • Complete all documentation by the end of shift.

An ideal candidate for this position has:

  • Good decision-making skills and maturity
  • Reliability
  • Champion honesty and integrity
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good communications skills

Behavioral Health Tech Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Be at least 18 years of age

Other Job Details:

  • Starting pay: $19.00/hour- Shift differential up to $24.00/hour on Saturday and Sunday
  • Evening shifts available. These are 10 hour shifts.
  • 12pm-10pm 
  • 6am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday

Day Behavioral Health Technician positions open!

  • Monday- Friday 8 hour shifts
  • Starting wage: $16.00
  • Hours: 7am- 3:15pm

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan

Certifications:

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations:

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.

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