Behavioral Health Technician

UHS • Newark, DE

125d • Onsite

About The Position

Full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position available with 8-hour shifts, including every other weekend and holiday, floating units. A 2-week orientation is mandatory from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility in Newark, DE, offering inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. It is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in Delaware and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and children with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
• Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit patients and complete rounds as assigned
• Participate in treatment planning
• Assist in the admission process
• Orient new patients to the unit and their program
• Plan and prepare for group therapy sessions
• Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level