Behavioral Health Technician I

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

• Facilitates therapeutic activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, games, etc.
• Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
• Provides milieu support including escorting clients to on-site provider appointments.
• Ability to engage, coach, and support residents as needed.
• Participates in scheduled supervision and seeks supervision when needed.
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of former and current clients’ protected health information, as directed by state and federal law, and Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information, including trade secrets and sensitive company information.
• Completes all assigned mandatory trainings.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/related field preferred (e.g., 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.

Professional

• This is an entry-level position; however, 6+ months of direct client care/milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders, is preferred.
• Completion of Preceptor Program preferred.

Other

• Employees at Residential sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
• Employees at Residential are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at the Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

Pay

Behavioral Health Technician: $22.00 - $28.00. Final compensation offered will be within the pay range based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full Time - 32 hours/week. Must have weekend availability.

Benefits

Employee 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

• Generous PTO plan that accrues annually, beginning with your first whole pay period.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to regular PTO.