Behavioral Health Technician

Insight Health Systems; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider specializes in behavioral health care is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians. This role involves providing essential support to patients, including assisting with daily activities and monitoring behaviors, ensuring safety within the facility. Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion and effective communication skills while managing challenges in patient care in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave

401K with Matching

Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance

Additional Supplementary coverages offered

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older due to state requirements.
• Experience preferred in a behavioral health hospital setting.
• Ability to provide authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support patient activities and ensure safety.
• Assist with daily living activities and monitor behavior.
• Use crisis intervention techniques to deescalate conflicts.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma preferred

Job description

Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead. Our integrated team of medical professionals does so through creative, innovative techniques and care principles developed because of our continuous pursuit to improve the field of medicine. Our integrated team works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful, reliable results. Having multiple specialties “under one roof” Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive, collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results. Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None!

Job Summary:

Behavioral Health Technicians provide care and support to patients with behavioral disorders. They work directly with the patients to deliver services under the supervision of various types of behavior analysts. Their duties will include but are not limited to observing and recording patient behavior, providing emotional support, assisting with daily activities, report on patient progress, crisis intervention, maintain confidentiality, and complete documentation. The Behavioral Health Technician candidates will demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on providing patient care second to none.

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Job Duties:

• Support patient activities and ensure safety
• Maintain a BHT-to-patient ratio following provider orders
• Assist with daily living activities and monitor patient behavior
• Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques to deescalate conflicts in a manner that keeps staff and patients safe
• Concentration skills to understand complex written and verbal instructions and follow them completely
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, mental health conditions and common treatments
• Observational skills to pick up on changes in symptoms and behaviors
• Strong oral communication skills to interact effectively with staff and patients
• Thorough understanding of privacy laws and safety and infection control standards
• Ability to lift and steady patients who may have difficulty getting up or walking on their own
• Computer skills to enter information into health information software systems
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to provide authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older due to state requirements
• GED or high school diploma preferred; experience can waive this requirement.
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Experience in a behavioral health hospital setting preferred
• Employee must be in good standing to be considered for internal transfer.
• Compassionate, caring, and service-oriented are characteristics desired for this position.
• Must be able to assist patients in day-to-day tasks

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!