Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) - 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 am - 7:00 pm, 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. 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.