Behavioral Health Technician

Eating Recovery Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to ensure quality care for patients facing eating disorders and related issues. The role focuses on supporting patients through daily routines and therapy sessions while collaborating with healthcare teams. A commitment to compassionate patient care is essential, and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care and milieu management is valued.
• Psych Tech or CNA experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care and supervision to patients in residential settings.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and therapy sessions.
• Document patient observations and interventions throughout shifts.

Skills

Patient care

Milieu management

De-escalation skills

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Who We Are
ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states, and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

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As a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be part of a team that delivers hands-on treatment, therapy sessions, and support to our patients across various centers nationwide. The BHT works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing supervision and support.

You will serve patients daily in multiple ways:

• Milieu Management, including:
• Maintaining daily program structure following the program schedule
• Completing observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by the physician
• Working with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
• Providing patient transportation for medical appointments (may vary by location)
• Taking patient vital signs, weights, urine specific gravity (may vary by location)
• Other nursing support duties as assigned
• Acting as secondary support in group therapy (may vary by location)
• Assisting with morning routines and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
• Meal support and bathroom monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder programs
• Completing documentation of patient observations, meals, and individual check-ins during shifts

BHT Must Haves:

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (Required)
• Psych Tech or CNA experience (Preferred)
• 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience (preferred)

BHT II Must Haves:

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (for internal teammates only)

How We Invest In You

Every role at ERC Pathlight is vital to delivering high-quality care. From day one, we support your growth through ongoing training, continuing education, and internal advancement opportunities.

What We Offer

We prioritize the mental wellness of our teams, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation for the Behavioral Health Technician role ranges from $18.25 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience and market expectations.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://eatingrecoverycenter.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Non-profit Organizations
• Government Administration

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