Behavioral Health Technician

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading correctional health care provider seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to work at Menard Correctional Center, ensuring mentally ill inmates receive therapeutic services. Responsibilities include planning client activities and evaluating patient needs while fostering a compassionate approach to care. Join a dedicated team making a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Annual Increases

40 Paid Days Off Per Year

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 50% Match

Company-paid Short-term Disability and life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid lunch breaks

Flexible pay options

Partnership discounts on loans and insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field required.
• CPR certification is necessary.
• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts therapeutic client activities.
• Provides leadership for client groups.
• Assists in maintaining records.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Leadership

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

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POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician
SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day and evening shifts
FACILITY: Menard Correctional Center
LOCATION: Chester, Illinois
PAY RATE: $23.98/hour

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 Increases
• 40 Paid Days Off Per Year
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% Match
• Company-paid Short-term Disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• Paid lunch breaks
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, 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

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• CPR certification (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI)
• Strong planning, organizational and leadership skills
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care
• Correctional experience is a plus, but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.
Apply today and become the RN your community needs.

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