Behavioral Health Worker, Full-time

UHS•Kouts, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking caring and compassionate Behavioral Health Workers to join our clinical teams! Available Hours: Monday, Thursday, 3pm - 11:30pm & Friday, Saturday, 2pm - 10:30pm (32 hours/week) OR Monday, Thursday - Sunday, 7am - 3:30pm (+$3 schedule premium) 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. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! Website: https://midwest-center.com/ Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Worker carries out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of his/her supervisor. Participates in patient activities and provides for patient safety.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.
Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10 -18yrs.
Must be 21 years old
excellent observation skills
true motivation to help others
ethical conduct
thoroughness
credibility
composure
teamwork
compassion
good judgment

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10 -18yrs.

Responsibilities

Assist in ongoing assessment of the safety & emotional needs of each patient
Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care
follow clinical and unit programming, documentation as required
DBT skills coaching with patients
basic group facilitation

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
Family Planning Building Educational Resource
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Employee discount program
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
Pet insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
401(K) with company match, discounted stock plan
Employee Assistance Program
Drexel University tuition discounts
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