Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Overview Our Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained. Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97‑bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self‑responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents who present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team partners with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include recording patient vital signs, assisting with head‑to‑toe assessments and proper clinical documentation, maintaining all patient health data and records, running therapeutic group sessions, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention, and performing Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field. Benefits For This Position Include Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Qualifications Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS degree in a related mental health field preferred. Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred. Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age‑specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center