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The Emily Program

Behavioral Health Technician (Full-time, Eve/Ovn)

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$37,291 / year median in Minnesota

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. Position Overview Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT's) monitor and assist adolescent clients in the residential milieu, lead activities designed to help the residents adjust to living in a community setting and assist the residents in gaining the skills needed to manage their eating disorder. BHT's play an integral role in the day-to-day function of the clients' experience. Schedule Full Time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
Evening/Overnight Evening Shifts:
2pm-10:30pm, 4pm-12:30am
Overnight Shifts:
10pm-6:30am Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday) Schedule is made a month at a time with a combination of both evening and overnight shifts
Compensation Disclosure BHT I:
Starting hourly range between $18.00-$21.00 Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position How BHT's Empower Recovery Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise. Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required with one year of Mental health experience or Bachelors degree in Mental health field with 0-1 year of experience Must have valid driver's license and be authorized to drive Previous direct mental health experience preferred What we offer:
Employee Benefits:
We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs. For full-time employees, we offer: HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Dental insurance (Delta Dental) Vision insurance (EyeMed) Short-term and long-term disability insurance Company-paid life insurance 401(k) plan available two months after start date Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.