Behavioral Health Technician

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Canton (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join their team at the Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton, Illinois. This role involves working with mentally ill inmates, planning therapeutic activities, and providing supervision to support their mental health needs. The position offers a competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of incarcerated individuals.

Benefits

Annual Increase

40 Paid Days Off per year

BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 50% match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field required.
• Current CPR Certification from recognized organizations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic activity programs and ability to lead activities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts therapeutic client activities.
• Provides leadership for client groups in therapeutic programs.
• Maintains administrative and clinical records.

Skills

Therapeutic activity planning

Leadership

Client evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

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POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician
SCHEDULE: 12p-8p, Monday-Friday (Sat/Sun off)
FACILITY: Illinois River Correctional Center
LOCATION: Canton, Illinois

Pay: $23.98/hr Starting Rate

A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.

When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.

You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.

You change lives.

You make a difference.

If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Increase
• 40 Paid Days Off per year
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Technician is a part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and works directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled inmates providing therapeutic services within mental health programs and units. The Behavioral Health Technician plans and conducts a variety of specifically assigned therapeutic client activities and provides supervision and leadership of activities appropriate to the program involved. Activities are correlated with client needs, are based on treatment plans and are designed to help achieve self-adjustment and clinical stabilization.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and conducts a variety of specifically assigned client activities appropriate to the designated program.
• Provides leadership for one or more groups of clients in one phase of the total therapeutic activities program.
• Evaluates clients' capabilities and prepares recommendations on placement of clients in activity programs.
• Assists in maintaining administrative and clinical records.
• Requests supplies and equipment needed for assigned activities.
• Provides individual instruction for clients as required.
• Performs all duties and activities per the Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures and IDOC Administrative Directives.
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

LICENSING: N/A

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification-Accepted:

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related

EOE/M/F/D/V

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