Behavioral Health Technician

JAMHI Health & Wellness; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JAMHI Health & Wellness in Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Health Technician. This role involves providing support services to residents with severe mental illness, monitoring their activities, and helping maintain a clean living environment. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and experience interacting with a diverse clientele. Both day and night shifts are available, and overtime eligibility is included. A valid Alaska driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an environment requiring interaction with diverse people.
• Experience providing direct service in human services is preferred.
• Candidates with a BH Certificate or CNA license are eligible for increased compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to community housing residents.
• Monitor residents in supportive living homes and encourage a clean environment.
• Accompany residents on group outings or participate in activities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Monitoring and supervision

Meal preparation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Postsecondary education

Job description

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference?

JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc. is looking for a Full Time Behavioral Health Technician to our team!

Behavioral Health Technician's are vital members of the Community Housing team and provide necessary oversight in our residential properties. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing support services to severely mentally ill community housing residents and supervising their activities. Daily work consists of monitoring residents in our supportive living homes, encouraging residents to maintain a clean environment, and daily meal prep. You may be asked to accompany residents on group outings or participate in group activities, so a valid drivers license and personal insurance are required.

This is a great position to start a career in human services or behavioral health!

This full -time position follows a 12-hour shift schedule, with shifts running from 7:30 - 7:30. Both day and night shifts are available, and the role is overtime-eligible.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED; postsecondary education.
• One year of experience in an environment that requires interaction with a broad cross section of people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing direct service in the field of human services.

Candidates holding a BH Certificate and/or CNA license are eligible for increased compensation.

All JAMHI positions require the ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the current state regulation requirements and a valid Alaska driver’s license and be able to clear the JAMHI auto insurance screening through the independent insurance carrier if driving.

JAMHI believes that diversity of thought, lived experience, culture, identity, and perspective strengthens our workplace and drives better outcomes. We welcome individuals who bring different ways of thinking and a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, changes in marital status, parenthood or status as a parent, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, family medical history, veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status where applicable, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.