Behavioral Health Tech - Night Shift, Tuition Support

Ivory Plains Recovery Center; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

12 Hr Shifts

Night shift

Shift differentiials

Full benefits after 30 days

PTO package

Continued Ed.

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa is hiring a Behavioral Health Tech. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, monitors client behaviors, and provides continuous care. On-site duties include safety, supervision, documentation, and crisis response as needed.

The position offers $20–$24/hour, night shift options, shift differentials, full benefits after 30 days, tuition assistance, and a competitive PTO package. New hires can expect comprehensive continued education opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience with the population preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and ensures supervision according to guidelines.
• Checks clients for contraband and manages valuables.
• Interacts with clients, observes behaviors, and communicates observations to supervisor.
• Engages clients in activities and supports participation in group therapy and unit activities.
• Takes and records vital signs and communicates changes to the charge nurse.
• Charts in client records timely and accurately.
• Applies de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and behaviors.
• Supports incident reporting and transfer/transport coordination as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa is hiring a Behavioral Health Tech. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, monitors client behaviors, and provides continuous care. On-site duties include safety, supervision, documentation, and crisis response as needed.

The position offers $20–$24/hour, night shift options, shift differentials, full benefits after 30 days, tuition assistance, and a competitive PTO package. New hires can expect comprehensive continued education opportunities.