Behavioral Health Technician (0.8 PM)
Position Overview: *Upcoming site relocation to Aurora, OH*
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.
Schedule:
- Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
- 2nd shift, 2-10:30p
- Rotating weekends and holidays required
Compensation Disclosure:
- 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
How Behavior Health Technicians Empower Recovery:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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