Department of Mental Health

Behavioral Technician

Job Location:

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Hours of work: Two shifts covering the time frame of 6:00a – 10:00p, with the possibility of weekend shifts

Why you’ll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is looking for energetic, caring, enthusiastic individuals to provide services as part of a team that collects behavioral data on clients and staff. This is an observational data collection position working on the living areas with no direct interaction with clients. Successful candidates will be able to collect data in an objective and non-biased manner.

Fulton State Hospital is a 434 bed psychiatric state hospital, with a 300 bed high security unit (Nixon Forensic Center - NFC) which opened in 2019. It is located in Fulton, Missouri, a small town located about 30 minutes from Columbia and Jefferson City (the state capitol). The town is midway between St. Louis and Kansas City. Website: https://dmh.mo.gov/fulton-state-hospital

What you’ll do:

• Complete all requirements and deadlines for initial training and certification of both Time Sample Behavioral Checklist (TSBC) and Staff Resident Interaction Chronograph (SRIC) assessment systems within the initial training period of 6 months.
• Successfully and accurately observe and record patient and staff behavior according to the TSBC and SRIC assessment systems.
• Attain and maintain proficiency in collecting and processing TSBC and SRIC data from start to finish (including, but not limited to, collection, entry, checking, editing, distribution, and continual coding maintenance).
• Participate in and maintain required reliability on all scheduled reliability and spot checks for the TSBC and SRIC assessment systems.
• Accurately complete all required TSBC and SRIC paperwork as outlined in the TSBC and SRIC training manuals.
• Complete additional responsibilities related to gathering and tabulating assessment data or other job-relevant tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Accurately follow all required observational procedures including, but not limited to: Exhibit non-interactive status as defined in the observational manual; Maintain proper observational demeanor while on duty; Maintain objective and non-bias approach to data collection; Complete paperwork responsibilities in a timely fashion.
• Act independently without specific instruction, as appropriate.
• Look for opportunities to promote improved processes and increased accuracy of the assessment systems operation.
• Establish, develop, and review personal development goals with supervisor on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• 1+ years working in a mental health setting involving the care and treatment of clients; office or related clerical work in mental health or correctional setting; business or office management or public administration

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Kimberlin Farris

Kimberlin.Farris@dmh.mo.gov