Behavioral Health Tech - Youth Respite

The Wood Group•Seguin, TX

76d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and dedicate PRN d Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to join our youth crisis facility, where we provide critical support and care for young individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth during their most vulnerable moments, working within a supportive and collaborative environment committed to growth and recovery. PRN (as needed to fill shifts for call outs) Daytime shift - (7am to 7pm) Overnight shift - (7pm to 7am) Below are a few job duties to expect as a Behavioral Health Tech: Monitor and supervise youth in a crisis setting to ensure safety and well-being Cook and serve meals. Follow the facility menu as posted. Responsible for completing items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator. Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect. Daily chart documentation Maintain a safe, clean and structured environment Follow facility policies, procedures, and confidentially standards at all time. Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook. What Our Company Offers: Paid Training Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services. The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be 21 years of age
Additional training in mental health or behavioral support preferred
Prior experience working with youth or in a mental health setting is advantageous
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations
Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others
Basic knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if required

Nice To Haves

Additional training in mental health or behavioral support preferred
Prior experience working with youth or in a mental health setting is advantageous

Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise youth in a crisis setting to ensure safety and well-being
Cook and serve meals. Follow the facility menu as posted.
Responsible for completing items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator.
Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
Daily chart documentation
Maintain a safe, clean and structured environment
Follow facility policies, procedures, and confidentially standards at all time.
Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook.