Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

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.

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.