Responsibilities
Job Description
Responsibilities
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Career Opportunity
We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & 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-hr 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. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday
Qualifications
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 & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & 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, & 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: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/
- 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.