Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Part Time - PM SHIFT - WEEKENDS ONLY

Universal Health Services•Streamwood, IL

65d

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PART TIME - WEEKENDS ONLY BENEFITS ELIGIBLE! PREMIUM RATE! Weekend Schedule: Friday - Saturday - Sunday or Saturday - Sunday - Monday The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as and active and integral part of the Treatment Team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on the Unit assigned. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The BHT also provides group activities and assists with milieu management. The BHT will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and will work with patients of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development. The BHT will understand and implement verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques. The BHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Behavioral Health Technician position is considered an entry-level position in the Behavioral Health field and a career track of promotion to other positions of increased responsibility and salary is available. Streamwood/UHS offers a competitive salary package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual. Additional benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision STD/LTD Life Insurance Employer matching 401(k) Pet Insurance Numerous other voluntary benefits Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families. One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required
One year in behavioral health REQUIRED
Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects
Professional demeanor and appearance required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development is preferred

Responsibilities

providing continuous patient care
supervision
interaction
role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on the Unit assigned
provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu
crisis intervention
activities of daily living
provide group activities
assists with milieu management
demonstrate effective communication skills
work with patients of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development
understand and implement verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques