Behavioral Health Tech (Evening and Overnight)- Excellent Starting Rates and Differentials

Springfield Hospital, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health treatment is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Tech to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will provide direct patient care, facilitate therapeutic sessions, and ensure a safe environment for youth facing various behavioral challenges. With a focus on personal growth and self-responsibility, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team that values your contributions and fosters career development within a unique facility dedicated to mental health care in Central Illinois.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; BA or BS in related mental health field preferred.
• 1 year experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Record patient vital signs and assist with clinical documentation.
• Run therapeutic group sessions and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Documentation

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BA or BS Degree in Related Field

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained. Primary responsibilities include:

1. Recording patient vital signs
2. Assisting with head to toe assessments and proper clinical documentation
3. Maintaining all patient health data and records
4. Running therapeutic group sessions
5. Maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention
6. Performing Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97-bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois! We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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