Behavioral Health Technician II

How you'll contribute A Behavioral Health Technician II who excels in this role delivers direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse to individuals with psychiatric or substance use disorders, supports the therapeutic milieu, contributes to treatment planning, and serves as a role model and mentor for other staff. Provide patient care tasks delegated by the RN, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, facilitating group education, and monitoring patients. Demonstrate effective milieu management and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off‑unit visits, and appointments. Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory, visitation, and vital signs. Document property at admission and discharge, conduct safety checks, and promote a clean, therapeutic environment. Encourage patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co‑facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups. Apply crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques and maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures. Provide orientation and mentorship to new staff members, serve as a preceptor, and train colleagues on group facilitation and maintaining a therapeutic milieu. Employ therapeutic communication, assess patient needs related to chemical dependency, and document plans of care from admission through discharge. Participate in treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team and perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. What we're looking for Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Education : High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience : Minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred. Licenses : CPR and de‑escalation certification required within 30 days of hire. Schedule 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), rotating weekends Benefits Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Location Woodland Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Conroe, Texas. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). EEOC Statement Woodland Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Woodland Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices