Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician is cognizant of and has concern for those factors that ensure a safe and effective environment for psychiatric patients. The Behavioral Health Technician performs assigned tasks and activities according to skill level and patient needs as assessed by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Lead BHT. In addition, the Technician will have a basic understanding of the behaviors of the psychiatric patient and an ability to interact in a therapeutic manner. The Technician will function as a member of the treatment team and accept responsibilities for specifically assigned duties such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation, management of the milieu, assisting with behavior modification programs and care of patient’s daily activities and needs. The BHT will provide goal and wrap up groups daily. The BHT will complete routine vital sign checks, orient the patient to the unit and search and catalog patient belongings. The BHT demonstrates knowledge of regulatory laws as it relates to the care of the mentally ill. When the need arises, the BHT will perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Patient observation rounds
• Suicide risk observation
• Management of the milieu
• Assisting with behavior modification programs
• Care of patient’s daily activities and needs
• Provide goal and wrap up groups daily
• Complete routine vital sign checks
• Orient the patient to the unit and search and catalog patient belongings
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory laws relating to the care of the mentally ill
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BLS-Healthcare provider through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI certification and re‑certification every 2 years thereafter
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling preferred
• One year of inpatient behavioral health preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Pay

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $23.88 / hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.