Behavioral Health Technician-(0.4 OVN)

Accanto Health • Aurora, OH

10d • $20 - $22

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 supports clients in programming.

The position is part-time at 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week), working third shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required depending on staff needs. The job will initially be based in Cleveland Heights and is expected to relocate to Aurora, Ohio, in December.

The starting hourly pay range for BHT I is $20–$22. Final compensation within the range depends on the qualifications and experience met for the position.

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.
• Maintain a recovery-oriented environment and provide general support and assistance.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, including HSA and PPO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with HSA or FSA options (listed for full-time employees).
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental (listed for full-time employees).
• Vision insurance through EyeMed (listed for full-time employees).
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (listed for full-time employees).
• Company-paid life insurance (listed for full-time employees).
• 401(k) plan available two months after the start date (listed for full-time employees).
• Company 401(k) matching up to 50% of an employee’s contribution, up to 6% of compensation (listed for full-time employees).
• Paid time off that accrues annually and begins with the first whole pay period (listed for eligible employees).
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to regular PTO (listed for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

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