Behavioral Health Technician

Henry Ford Health • West Bloomfield, MI

17d • $16 - $23

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care to individuals with addiction, behavioral problems, or mental health challenges. Working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the technician helps maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment, fosters positive interactions, and supports patient wellbeing. The role is with Henry Ford Health’s behavioral health team, which provides compassionate, recovery-focused treatment in collaborative settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology, or a related field, or one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Ability to physically manage patients in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation and maintain active certification.
• Complete WELLE training within the first three months and maintain active certification; this requirement is location-specific.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting.
• Venipuncture experience.
• Substance use disorder (SUD) experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies and patient care plans.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Offer patients comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.
• Assess patients and gather relevant data for their care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver quality, safe care.
• Notify management of significant patient care issues.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

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