Behavioral Health Tech, BHU

CGH Medical Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF Retirement Fund

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgive

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to join the multidisciplinary team. The role supports psychiatric patients with personal care, observation, and participation in treatment plans under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, ensuring safety, and contributing to a calm therapeutic environment. Prior behavioral health experience and CNA certification are highly valued; BLS within 30 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required.
• Active CNA on IL Health Care Worker Registry required.
• Completion of advanced MOAB training within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in behavioral health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and terminology preferred.
• MS Windows/Office proficiency required; CGH order entry system knowledge a plus.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Observes and communicates patients’ responses to therapeutic activities.
• Supervises and participates in group or individual activities.
• Ensures hygiene, grooming, ADLs, and nutrition to support independence.
• Responds to patient needs and maintains a therapeutic environment.
• Performs basic nursing tasks: vital signs, specimen collection, and escorting patients.
• Documents observations and incidents; participates in crisis intervention as needed.
• One-on-one observation for high-risk patients and chart maintenance.

Skills

CNA certification

MOAB training

BLS within 30 days

Windows/Office knowledge

Behavioral health experience

Tools

CGH order entry system

Job description

Behavioral Health Tech, BHU### Behavioral Health Tech, BHUApply: LOC001 Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-3711**Our growth is creating great opportunities!** Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. **Shift**11a-1130p w/ Weekends**Scheduled Weekly Hours**36**POSITION PURPOSE:** The BHT is a part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and works directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled patients. Provides for personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Participates in the development, review, and implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans under the supervision of the registered nurse.* Continuously observes, evaluates, and communicates patients’ responses to therapeutic activities and reports changes or unusual occurrences to the multidisciplinary team.* Supervises and participates with patients in group or individual recreational, social, and related activities under the direction of the registered nurse and/or program therapist.* Ensures patient hygiene, grooming, activities of daily living, and nutrition to support patient independence and overall recovery.* Demonstrates ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all situations, including stressful interactions with patients/families/visitors/coworkers.* Perform basic nursing procedures of vital signs, specimen collection, and escorting patients to activities and/or scheduled tests.* Completes safety rounding to maintain therapeutic, secure, and safe environment for patients/staff/visitors and documents accordingly.* Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention prevention techniques (i.e. MOAB).* Screens all visitors for appropriateness, directs visitors to designated areas, and ensures no contraband is brought into the unit. Intervenes appropriately when unusual activities are identified including but not limited to: reporting to registered nurse, asking visitor to leave the premises, removing contraband).* Responsible for one on one observation for high risk patients.* Assembles, processes, and maintains the patients’ paper chart.* Maintains a clean, neat, safe, orderly and businesslike environment at the nursing station in order to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their jobs despite high-stress factors.* Demonstrates proficient and effective clerical support for the unit.* Demonstrates accountability for controlling and ordering unit supplies, as requested.* Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests.* Maintains a professional attitude and behavior which enhances the efficacy therapeutic environment.* Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.* With specialized training, and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area.* Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.* Supports an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person. **SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** Current CNA certification required. Must be active as a CNA on the IL Health Care Worker Registry.* Completion of advanced MOAB training within 90 days of hire.* Experience in behavioral health setting preferred.* Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and terminology strongly preferred.* Strong operational knowledge in Microsoft Windows/Office products and the ability to learn the CGH order entry system preferred.* BLS Required within 30 days of hire.**Compensation Range**$18.25 - $27.38**Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions**Health and Dental InsuranceIMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)Medical and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingLife InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityOptional InsurancesPaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement and Loan ForgivenessGift Shop DiscountCGH Day Care DiscountCGH Dietary DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramCGH Pharmacy DiscountCGH Vision Center DiscountThank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.### About UsExtraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference.As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve. From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.