Behavioral Health Technician BHUC

GENESEE HEALTH SYSTEM • Flint, MI

20d • $17 - $22

About The Position

Genesee Health System is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for its Behavioral Health Urgent Care. The position works day shifts of 12 hours, three times per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and is paid for 40 hours per week. The rotating schedule is Week One: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Week Two: Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Schedules may change based on organizational needs, with two weeks’ notice of a schedule change. Shifts may include weekends and holidays, irregular hours, and on-call coverage.

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the technician performs paraprofessional duties supporting adults and children with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes instructing individuals in basic personal, social, and work-related skills, along with completing other related tasks as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, current car insurance, reliable transportation during program hours, and the ability to perform the physical tasks described in the posting.

The position is represented by AFSCME and is classified as non-exempt. In addition to the posted rate, the position receives the State Direct Care Wage of $3.40 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and reliable transportation during program hours.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks outlined in the job duties.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours, and participate in on-call coverage.
• Ability to visually assess details at near and far distances and perceive depth and spatial relationships, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to receive and respond to verbal communication, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for extended periods regularly.
• Ability to walk between 35% and 65% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of paraprofessional experience working with persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support adults and children with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Instruct individuals in basic personal, social, and work-related skills.
• Complete other related tasks as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits available at no premium for staff and their dependents.
• Annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500.
• 5% match towards retirement.
• 19.5 days of paid time off per year.
• Paid holidays.
• State Direct Care Wage of $3.40 per hour in addition to the posted rate.

What This Job Offers

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