Behavioral Health Technician

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field.
• If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired).
• Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients.

Certifications/Licenses

• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.
• Maintain active BLS certification.
• Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific).
• Maintain active WELLE certification.