Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Full Time - Varied Shifts
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as an active and integral part of the Treatment Team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on the Unit assigned. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The BHT also provides group activities and assists with milieu management. The BHT will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and will work with patients of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development. The BHT will understand and implement verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques. The BHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Behavioral Health Technician position is considered an entry-level position in the Behavioral Health field and a career track of promotion to other positions of increased responsibility and salary is available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One year in behavioral health REQUIRED.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Diplomacy and discretion are essential.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Professional demeanor and appearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
- Providing a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Crisis intervention.
- Assisting with activities of daily living.
- Providing group activities.
- Assisting with milieu management.
- Demonstrating effective communication skills.
- Working with patients of any age population.
- Demonstrating an understanding of normal growth and development.
- Implementing verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
