Behavioral Health Technician (Full-time Eve)

The Emily Program•Aurora, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance. The role works with the multidisciplinary team on care plans and treatment, admissions, and client programming. The position will initially be based in Cleveland Heights and relocate to Aurora, Ohio, in December.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher, or at least two years of healthcare experience in a similar position or related field, such as paraprofessional, mental health technician, behavior specialist, or recovery coach.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure is preferred.
Previous direct mental health experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate therapeutic activity groups and help clients acquire skills to manage their eating disorder.
Maintain a recovery-oriented environment and provide general support and assistance.
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, challenge, and support residents as needed.
Report observations and document them in charts.
Monitor and support bathroom use according to client treatment directions.
Monitor and document exercise.
Enforce appropriate policies with residents and complete expected tasks, including hourly room checks.

Benefits

HSA and PPO insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with HSA or FSA options.
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 for 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.
$2,000 sign-on bonus for beginning training in Cleveland Heights.