Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - Part Time 24 hrs./week - Night Shift

Eligible for Part-Time Benefits

Shift: Nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Rotating Weekends.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. 

Qualifications

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES PREFERRED:

• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred. 
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred
• Minimum Associate's degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment