Behavioral Health Technician

Kids Thrive • Toledo, OH

25d

About The Position

Kid's Thrive Toledo is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technician to support children with behavioral and mental health needs. The role helps create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. The technician works with children and the care team to support individualized treatment and behavioral plans, daily routines, activities, and therapeutic programming. The position is full-time, day shift.

Requirements

• Compassion and patience, with an interest in working with children.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Dependability, flexibility, and commitment to providing quality care.
• Ability to follow behavioral support plans, safety procedures, and organizational policies.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Meet education, experience, certification, and background-clearance requirements established by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in behavioral health, childcare, residential care, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to children in a behavioral health setting.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Support the implementation of individualized treatment and behavioral support plans.
• Encourage positive behaviors, coping skills, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Assist children with daily routines, activities, and therapeutic programming.
• Observe, document, and report behavioral changes, progress, and concerns to appropriate team members.
• Respond to challenging behaviors using approved de-escalation techniques and facility procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and other team members to promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and compliance with facility policies.
• Treat every child with dignity, respect, patience, and compassion.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, including Health Share and Vista Wellness.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Up to $15,000 in tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Hospital indemnity coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed