Behavioral Health Technician

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is hiring for a Behavioral Health role in Chicago, focusing on direct patient care and support. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, with BLS certification required. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the chance to make a significant impact in patient lives.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral health patient care.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Observe and record patient behavior.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Prevention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Behavioral Health
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm; rotating weekends and holidays
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Salary: $19.34 - $29.22 per hour

What You Will Do

Provide direct behavioral health patient care by:

1. Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
2. Providing or assisting with diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
3. Observing and recording patient behavior and activities.
4. Reporting changes in patient condition and suggesting modifications to the treatment plan.
5. Establishing therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.
• Nurse Aide credential from the Illinois Department of Public Health preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, OR
• Associate's degree/Technical degree, OR
• 4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Preferences

*BLS Required

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois provides compassionate, personalized care across Chicago and its suburbs. As one of Illinois' largest health systems with 15 hospitals and over 230 care sites, we offer an environment conducive to growth and career development. Join our diverse team of over 17,000 associates and 600 providers committed to compassionate care.

Ascension is a non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites, including hospitals and senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide all our actions. We empower our associates to give back, volunteer, and positively impact their communities. A career at Ascension is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension offers equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical conditions, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or other protected characteristics under law.

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Benefits

We offer paid time off, various health insurance options, wellness plans, retirement benefits with employer matching, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, parental and adoption leave, tuition reimbursement, and community service opportunities.

Benefits and eligibility vary by position, and compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer.