Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician - BIRCH Program

MePA; Owensboro (KY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Paid time off + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + CEUs

Clinical supervision

Wellness & EAP

Mileage reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Résumé du poste

RiverValley Behavioral Health in Owensboro, KY, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the BIRCH Program. This role supports high‑acuity male adolescents in a long‑term inpatient setting, providing stabilization and skill development over 6–9 months.

Day and overnight shifts are available. You will assist with daily living needs, documentation, safety checks, and teamwork with nursing and clinical staff to maintain a therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology, education or related field preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with youth in behavioral health, residential or juvenile justice settings preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed care principles and behavioral interventions encouraged.
• Understanding of child development, behavioral interventions and therapeutic boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Support a safe, structured and trauma‑informed environment for patients.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing pro‑social behaviors and coping strategies.
• Implement components of the patient's individualized treatment plan, including coaching on coping skills, de‑escalation and behavior regulation.
• Assist with admission and orientation procedures including contraband searches and patient belongings processing.
• Participate in daily therapeutic programming, team huddles and clinical debriefs.
• Provide verbal prompts and reinforcement to promote engagement in treatment activities and skill modules.
• Maintain detailed, timely documentation of patient behaviors, interactions and therapeutic engagement.
• Assist with basic daily living needs (e.g., hygiene, meals, cleaning) to promote independence.
• Ensure room checks, safety checks and 1:1 monitoring to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical and administrative staff to ensure cohesive care and address safety concerns.
• Participate in team meetings, staff development and supervision as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Documentation

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework in psychology/education

Description du poste

RiverValley Behavioral Health in Owensboro, KY, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the BIRCH Program. This role supports high‑acuity male adolescents in a long‑term inpatient setting, providing stabilization and skill development over 6–9 months.

Day and overnight shifts are available. You will assist with daily living needs, documentation, safety checks, and teamwork with nursing and clinical staff to maintain a therapeutic milieu.