Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Do you want great benefits while you get experience in the field? Do you want to be paid more to work graveyard shifts? Do you want to be a part of changing peoples lives for the better? If you answered yes to these, come join us at ABHS! Job description American Behavioral Health Systems (ABHS) is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to work at our facility in Chehalis, WA. Behavioral Health Technicians document client progress and behavior, communicate with families and members of the treatment team, and intervene as necessary during emergencies. This position manages the intake and discharge process while ensuring the safety and security of the patient and his or her personal property. Behavioral Health Technicians also assist nursing staff as necessary.

Pay & Schedule:

Sat/Sun 1200

• 0030 & Tues/Wed 1200
• 0830 Starting pay for Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) is $19.50 per hour , with opportunities to earn more through shift differentials: + $1.00/hour for swing shifts + $2.00/hour for graveyard shifts and weekends Growth doesn't stop there
• after training, you can eventually promote to a Lead BHT role with a base pay of $22.

00 per hour . Plus, once you're med cart certified , you'll receive an additional $1.00/hour on top of your base pay and any shift differentials.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED. Prefer past experience in social work, nursing homes, community behavioral health clinics or hospitals. Preference will be given to candidates with de-escalation experience. Preference given to candidates with

CNA / NAR

certification. Preference will be given to candidates with

MEDICATION

experience Must have a genuine concern for people and a proven history of reliability There are currently no day shifts available, however, you can be bid into once one becomes available.

ABHS Benefits:

• Employees and their families can enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee/Spouse Life, Employee/Spouse AD&D Child Life/AD&D.
• 85% of employees monthly medical premiums covered by ABHS.
• Cost of living adjustments effective July 1st, every year after 1st year of employment.
• Longevity Bonus payable on your anniversary date.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year. Employees can enroll as early as the 1st of the month after 2 months in a ROTH IRA or 401(k) plan.
• Student Loan Reimbursement up to $75,000 for the following professions:
• Licensed clinical psychologist
• Licensed mental health counselor
• Licensed practical nurse
• Nurse practitioner
• Registered nurse
• Substance use disorder professionals
• Vacation & Sick pay buyback.
• 100% licensure reimbursement for all required licenses for employees designated position.
• Employee Assistance Program free to all employees.
• Apprenticeship Program.
• Shared leave program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 1 Personal Day.
• 2 weeks paid new employee orientation training.
• Employees begin earning vacation leave based on hours worked, immediately upon hire, and percentages of hours increase with longevity.
• Employees receive 1.

5 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked from date of hire, eligible to use after 90th day of employment. We thank you for your interest and hope to hear from you! For more information, visit us online at https://americanbehavioralhealth.net/ E.O.E. Facility Monitor, Direct Service Professional, DSP, Care Team, Caregiver, Certified nursing assistant, CNA, Support staff, Med tech, Med cart, Medication aide, med aide

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.50

• $23.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Which shift from the job description are you interested in working: Shift 1: Saturday/Sunday 12:00 AM

• 12:30 PM, Wednesday/Thursday 12:00 AM
• 8:30 AM Shift 2: Saturday/Sunday 12:00 PM
• 12:30 AM, Wednesday/Thursday 4:00 PM
• 12:30 AM?

(You may put shift 1 or shift 2 for convenience) Please note: we are unable to change or alter shifts

Work Location:

In person