Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician - Evening/Overnight

The Emily Program; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) + holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescent residents in a residential setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, assisting with admissions and program activities.

Key duties include participation in meals and structured activities, engaging residents, documenting observations, and upholding policies with hourly room checks. Evening and overnight shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of mental health experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mental health field with 0–1 year of experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to drive.
• Previous direct mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming.
• Participate in therapeutic meals and snacks and provide support during structured outings and recreation.
• Be available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Report observations and document in charts.
• Monitor and support bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitor and document exercise.
• Enforce appropriate policies with residents and complete all tasks including hourly room-checks.

Skills

Mental health experience

Driver's license

Authorized to drive

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Mental health field

Job description

The Emily Program seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescent residents in a residential setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, assisting with admissions and program activities.

Key duties include participation in meals and structured activities, engaging residents, documenting observations, and upholding policies with hourly room checks. Evening and overnight shifts are required.