Behavioral Health Technician (Part-Time Day/Evening shifts)

The Emily Program•St. Paul, MN

12h•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT’s) monitor and assist adult clients in the residential milieu, lead activities designed to help the residents adjust to living in a community setting and assist the residents in gaining the skills needed to manage their eating disorder. BHT’s play an integral role in the day-to-day function of the clients’ experience.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in a mental health–related field (such as mental or behavioral health, counseling, or behavioral sciences) is required to meet Minnesota DHS licensure standards for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker classification.
A high school diploma and at least one year / 2,000 hours of direct patient care experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is also required.

Responsibilities

Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks

Benefits

HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
Vision insurance (EyeMed)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) plan available two months after start date
Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday