Behavioral Health Tech - Mission

American Behavioral Health Systems Inc • Spokane Valley, WA

11d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

American Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to work at our facility in Spokane Valley, WA. Behavioral Health Technician is a completely entry-level position that documents client progress and behavior, communicates with families and members of the treatment team, and intervenes as necessary during emergencies. This position manages the intake and discharge process while ensuring the safety and security of the patient and his or her personal property. Behavioral Health Technicians also assist nursing staff as necessary.

Pay & Schedule:
Current Shifts Available:

(Please note: These schedules are not flexible nor is there an option to change/alter them. Please only apply if you are able to work one of the full, required schedules listed below.)

There are currently no day shifts available, however, you can be bid into once one becomes available.

We offer a base pay of $19.50 per hour for BHTs.
In addition, we offer:

$1.00/hour shift differential for swing shifts
$2.00/hour for graveyard shifts and weekends

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a genuine concern for people and a proven history of reliability

Nice To Haves

• Prefer past experience in social work, nursing homes, community behavioral health clinics or hospitals.
• Preference will be given to candidates with de-escalation experience.
• Preference given to candidates with CNA / NAR certification.

Responsibilities

• Documents client progress and behavior
• Communicates with families and members of the treatment team
• Intervenes as necessary during emergencies
• Manages the intake and discharge process
• Ensures the safety and security of the patient and his or her personal property
• Assists nursing staff as necessary

Benefits

• Employees and their families can enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee/Spouse Life, Employee/Spouse AD&D Child Life/AD&D.
• 85% of employees monthly medical premiums covered by ABHS.
• Cost of living adjustments effective July 1st, every year after 1st year of employment.
• Longevity Bonus payable on your anniversary date.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year. Employees can enroll as early as the 1st of the month after 2 months in a ROTH IRA or 401(k) plan.
• Student Loan Reimbursement up to $75,000 for the following professions: - Licensed clinical psychologist - Licensed mental health counselor - Licensed practical nurse - Nurse practitioner - Registered nurse - Substance use disorder professionals
• Vacation & Sick pay buyback.
• 100% licensure reimbursement for all required licenses for employees designated position.
• Employee Assistance Program free to all employees.
• Apprenticeship Program.
• Shared leave program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 1 Personal Day.
• 2 weeks paid new employee orientation training.
• Employees begin earning vacation leave based on hours worked, immediately upon hire, and percentages of hours increase with longevity.
• Employees receive 1.5 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked from date of hire, eligible to use after 90th day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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