Behavioral Health Technician Residential Adolescent Unit
Ascension•Anderson, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role is for a Behavioral Health Technician in the Residential Adolescent Unit at the Anderson Center in Anderson, IN. The position is full-time, working day shifts from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a requirement to work every other weekend. The technician will establish therapeutic relationships with adolescent patients, provide direct care and interventions, monitor and document behavioral trends, and advocate for patient progress by reporting changes and collaborating on treatment plan adjustments.
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.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
