Behavioral Health Technician (0.8 AM)
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, helping clients develop skills to manage their eating disorders, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance. The role collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on care plans and treatment, assists with admissions and programming, and supports clients during therapeutic meals, snacks, structured outings, and recreation. The position is initially based in Cleveland Heights and is scheduled to relocate to Aurora, Ohio, in December. The schedule is full-time at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), on first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays may be required based on staffing needs. The starting hourly range for BHT I is $20.00–$22.00, with final compensation determined by qualifications and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for beginning training in Cleveland Heights.
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.
- Relevant certification or licensure.
- Previous direct mental health experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the multidisciplinary team on care plans and treatment.
- Assist with admissions and support or assist clients in programming.
- Facilitate therapeutic activity groups and help clients acquire skills to manage their eating disorders.
- Participate in therapeutic meals and snacks.
- Provide support 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.
- 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.
- 401(k) matching for up to 50% of the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of compensation.
- Paid time off accruing annually and beginning 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
