Behavioral Health Technician I

About the role

Part-Time: 20 Hours Per Week. 2nd Shift: 12pm - 7pm Monday - Wednesday - Thursday. Department: IOP and Partial Hospitalization - Onsite.

The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist, supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities

• Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.
• Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred. Associate degree is preferred.
• Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of experience: 0 to 2 years' experience.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Skills

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.