Behavioral Health Technician

Wexford Health Sources; Pontiac (IL, MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join their multi-disciplinary team. In this impactful 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, evaluating client needs, and ensuring compliance with health policies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals who require compassionate care. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Increase

40 Paid Days Off per year

BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 50% match

Company-paid short-term disability

Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Pet insurance

Paid Meal Periods

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field is required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic activity programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapeutic Activity Planning

Client Evaluation

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician
SCHEDULE: Full-Time / 8a-4p Sunday-Thursday / Days off Friday & Saturday
FACILITY: Pontiac Correctional Center
LOCATION: Pontiac, IL
Rates start at $23.98 an hour!

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field or be in the final months of completing their degree.

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.

BENEFITS
Wexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Increase
• 40 Paid Days Off per year
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Pet insurance
• Paid Meal Periods
• Career Advancement

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.
• Performs all duties and activities per the Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures and IDOC Administrative Directives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSING: N/A
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR Certification-Accepted:

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 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.
EOE/M/F/D/V