Behavioral Health Technician

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a part-time Behavioral Health Technician for night shifts, working 24 hours per week. The role assists patients with activities of daily living and provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions. The technician observes and records patient behavior and activities, reports changes in patient condition, and suggests modifications to treatment plans. The position also involves establishing therapeutic relationships with assigned patients. Work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful, fast-paced environment. Employees must follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required. The hiring range is $18.39–$24.59 per hour. Eligible shifts may receive differentials: 10% for weekday evening shifts, 15% for weekday night shifts, 10% for weekend day shifts, and 21% for weekend evening and night shifts. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities using critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility and initiative; ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction appropriately and positively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report changes in patient condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED