Behavioral Health Technician - Adult Crisis Program -Nights

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care to adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis in the Munson Adult Crisis Residential Program, a short-term, 24/7 residential treatment program designed as a safe, home-like alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The role supports patient safety and comfort in the behavioral health therapeutic environment, builds healthy and supportive relationships with patients, and uses effective interpersonal skills. The program provides individualized, trauma-informed care, including clinical support, therapy groups, medication management, crisis planning, and skill-building to help residents stabilize symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and prepare for transition back to the community. Staff work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The position is a full-time night-shift role, with stated night hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.
Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year they are hired and annually thereafter, or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care while considering safety and comfort in the behavioral health therapeutic environment.
Build healthy, supportive relationships with patients and use effective interpersonal skills.
Complete clinical reports and documentation professionally and in a timely manner.