Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for dependable and motivated role models skilled in leadership and communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness. Full-time: 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available. Our regular shifts are: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, 3:00 pm - 7:00 am, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Rotating weekends for all shifts. We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times. Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00 am-4:30 pm each day, Monday-Friday.

Job Description & Essential Duties:

• Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
• Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
• Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
• Assist in management of aggressive behaviors

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a human services field of study preferred
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred
• Successful candidates must also be able to: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits:

• Free registered nurse schooling for interested and qualified mental health technicians
• Employee referral bonus program
• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Free meals!

Pay is hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience. Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.