Behavioral Health Technician Residential Adolescent Unit

Ascension•Anderson, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing direct care and therapeutic interventions to adolescent patients in a residential setting. The technician will establish therapeutic relationships, monitor behavior, advocate for patient progress, implement behavior plans, ensure safety, and assist with daily living tasks. The goal is to foster emotional healing and support each patient's unique treatment goals.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Cross accepted.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
Nurse Aide credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish meaningful therapeutic relationships with adolescent patients to foster a safe, trusting environment conducive to emotional healing.
Deliver compassionate direct care and therapeutic interventions that support each patient’s unique treatment goals and daily physical needs.
Monitor and document behavioral trends with precision, ensuring the clinical team has the insights needed to provide high-quality, responsive care.
Advocate for patient progress by reporting real-time changes in condition and collaborating on vital adjustments to their individualized treatment plans.
Implementing individualized behavior plans (BIPs) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to reduce problem behaviors and increase positive actions.
Ensuring the safety of residents through constant monitoring, regular room checks, and following crisis intervention or de-escalation guidelines.
Helping adolescents with daily tasks, such as hygiene, mealtimes, and room cleanliness.