Behavioral Health Technician

Wexford Health Sources; Dixon (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join their multi-disciplinary treatment team. In this role, you will work directly with mentally ill or developmentally disabled inmates, providing essential therapeutic services. Your responsibilities will include planning and conducting client activities, leading groups, and maintaining clinical records. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a correctional setting while being part of a supportive and dynamic team. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual increase

40 total paid days off per year

401(k) plan with 50% match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Current CPR certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts therapeutic activities for clients.
• Evaluates clients' capabilities for program placement.
• Maintains administrative and clinical records.

Skills

Therapeutic activity planning

Client evaluation

Leadership in group settings

Record maintenance

Individual instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician

SCHEDULE: 12p-8p, Sunday-Thursday (Friday/Saturday Off)

FACILITY: Dixon Correctional Center

LOCATION: Dixon, Illinois

Competitive Rates Starting at $23.98/hr.

Plus $4.00/hr from 3pm-8pm

BENEFITS

Wexford Health is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

1. Annual increase
2. 40 total paid days off per year
3. 401(k) plan with 50% match
4. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
5. and more!!

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

1. Plans and conducts a variety of specifically assigned client activities appropriate to the designated program.
2. Provides leadership for one or more groups of clients in one phase of the total therapeutic activities program.
3. Evaluates clients' capabilities and prepares recommendations on placement of clients in activity programs.
4. Assists in maintaining administrative and clinical records.
5. Requests supplies and equipment needed for assigned activities.
6. Provides individual instruction for clients as required.
7. Performs all duties and activities per the Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures and IDOC Administrative Directives.
8. Performs related work as required. The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

TRAVEL: Minimal

LICENSING: None required

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

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

EDUCATION: 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 to therapeutic activities.

EOE/M/F/D/V