Behavioral Health Technician

The Emily Program • St. Paul, MN

26d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians monitor and assist adolescent clients in the residential milieu, lead activities that help residents adjust to living in a community setting, and assist residents in gaining skills to manage their eating disorder. BHTs play an integral role in clients’ day-to-day experience and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized, evidence-based care.

This is a full-time 0.8 FTE position, scheduled for 32 hours per week across day and evening shifts. Shifts include 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. for day shifts, and 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. for evening shifts. Schedules are made one month at a time and combine day and evening shifts. Every other Saturday and Sunday is required.

The starting hourly pay range for BHT I is $18.00–$22.00. Final compensation within the range is based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of mental health experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a mental health field with 0–1 year of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive.

Nice To Haves

• Previous direct mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the multidisciplinary team on care plans and treatment.
• Assist with admissions and support or assist clients in programming.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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