Behavioral Health Worker - Full Time

UHS•Kouts, IN

11d

About The Position

Behavioral Health Worker Opportunity - Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! Website: https://midwest-center.com/ The Behavioral Health Worker is a vital part of Midwest Center for Youth and Families’ treatment team. This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. Available schedules include every Sunday - Thursday ($2/hr schedule premium for this schedule) and every Tuesday - Saturday ($3/hr schedule premium for this schedule). There is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. Midwest Center is currently hiring for the day (7am - 3:30pm) and evening shift (3pm - 11pm). Who You Are It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others. As a Behavioral Health Worker, you will: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care Document and communicate client behaviors Follow clinical and unit programming Assist with patient groups and activities Provide DBT skills coaching with patients Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
One year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18yrs preferred
College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care
Document and communicate client behaviors
Follow clinical and unit programming
Assist with patient groups and activities
Provide DBT skills coaching with patients
Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement, up to $5250 annually, including four certificate/license-related classes
YMCA membership discount
Auto & Home insurance
Computer Purchasing Program
Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon
Identity Protection & Legal Plans
Family Planning Building Educational Resource
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Employee discount program
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
Short & Long-term Disability
Personal Accident, Life & Dependent Life Insurance
Pet insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
401(K) with company match, discounted stock plan
Employee Assistance Program