Behavioral Health Technician - $19-28 per hour

United Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Binghamton, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
• Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
• Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
• Elderly: 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• All – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4

Responsibilities :

• Monitors the physical status of patients and performs tasks that ensure physical well-being working with and under the direction of a registered nurse (e.g. clinical measurements, personal care, nutrition and hydration, specimen collection, shift rounding and escorting patients off site when necessary).

• Ensures a comfortable and safe environment by encouraging patients to maintain tidiness and cleanliness of their personal space (assigned room) and the unit.

• Ensures the availability of equipment and materials and monitors unit equipment for safe operation and storage.

• Addresses self-care deficits in the personal hygiene and home-living skills of individual patients. Assists the patient in the development of these skills (i.e. role modeling/social skills/coping).

• Documents and reports patient information as per policy.

• Plans and initiates structured activities with patients in consultation with rehabilitation therapists.

• Leads and co-facilitates the group process in an assigned group setting, upon successful completion of the specified training program and utilizes theory-based leadership in group therapy sessions as evidenced by completion of specific training and mentorships with lead staff.

• Provides support and assistance to staff involved in ECT treatments (e.g. lifting/moving patients, set up of equipment, monitoring patient oral intake post procedure, and responding to hyperthermia crisis.)

• Dependent upon experience, job performance, and years of service, the MHT may be designated to the role of “Primary Tech” under the direction of the RN. In this position the Mental Health Tech will work closely with an assigned Primary Nurse.

• Under the direction of a Primary Nurse/Nurse Manager, may participate/hold liaison sessions with patients requiring continued psychiatric care while in the hospital.

• Performs duties such as errands, covering telephones, monitoring activities and other limited tasks on the units

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Human Services or 4 years of experience in a Mental Health related field or inpatient hospital setting and completion of Abnormal Psych within 2 years of hire.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in area with Human Service Focus

Sign on Bonus: Up to $1,000 UHS Binghamton General Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Technician. This role provides direct patient care supporting the biopsychosocial rehabilitation of patients in a Behavioral Health setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, addressing environment‑of‑care and safety needs, utilizing therapeutic communication, and co‑facilitating group activities. Strong communication skills are essential. Part Time Positions: 32 hours/weekly - Evening shift 24 hours/weekly - Night shift

United Health Services Job ID #R0000013954. Posted job title: Mental Health Technician

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is more than a healthcare system. We are a compassionate, people-focused organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities that we serve.

As a locally owned, not-for-profit network, our team of more than 7,000 caregivers and professionals is united by the shared purpose to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

At UHS, every role matters. However you contribute, you will be part of a supportive, connected culture that values your voice and encourages growth. We are committed to helping you thrive through meaningful benefits, development opportunities, and a strong sense of belonging. Here, you are not just building a career—you are making a difference every day in the lives of others.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance