Behavioral Health Technician (Full-time Eve)
The Emily Program · Cleveland, OH · 3 wk ago
OTHR$20–$22/hrFull-time
Upcoming site relocation to Aurora, OH
About the role
The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Responsibilities
- Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
- Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
- Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed
- Reports observations and documents in charts
- Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction
- Monitors and documents exercise
- Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/related field preferred (i.e. Paraprofessional, Mental Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Recovery Coach)
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive
- Previous direct mental health experience preferred
Schedule
Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
2nd shift, 2-10:30p
Rotating weekends and holidays required
Pay
BHT I: Starting hourly range between $20.00-22.00. Final compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position.
Benefits
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
- Paid time off accrues annually beginning with your first whole pay period
- Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday