Behavioral Health Technician (Day/Evening)

The Emily Program • St. Paul, MN

7h • $18 - $23

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians monitor and assist adolescent clients in a residential milieu. They lead activities that help residents adjust to living in a community setting and support them in developing skills to manage their eating disorders. BHTs play an integral role in clients’ day-to-day experience and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide individualized, evidence-based care.

Requirements

• For Minnesota DHS licensure as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker: an associate’s degree in a mental health-related field, such as mental or behavioral health, counseling, or behavioral sciences; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least one year or 2,000 hours of direct patient care experience in a mental or behavioral health setting.
• A valid driver’s license and authorization to drive for employees at residential or inpatient sites.
• Current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire for employees at residential or inpatient sites.
• Current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire for employees at residential or inpatient sites.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of direct client care or milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders.
• Completion of a Preceptor Program.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the multidisciplinary team on care plans and treatment; assist with admissions and support or assist clients in programming.
• Participate in therapeutic meals and snacks and support clients during structured outings and recreation.
• Engage with, challenge, and support residents as needed; report observations and document them in charts.
• Monitor and support bathroom use according to each client’s treatment direction; monitor and document exercise.
• Enforce appropriate resident policies and complete expected tasks, including hourly room checks.

Benefits

• HSA and PPO health insurance, with HSA or FSA options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date.
• Company 401(k) matching up to 50% of the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of compensation.
• Paid time off that accrues annually and begins with the first whole pay period.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday, in addition to regular PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree