Behavioral Health Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking experienced Psychiatric Social Health Technicians to support an Adult Behavioral Health inpatient unit. You will help patients with daily activities and therapeutic interventions, monitor behavior, provide emotional support, and maintain a safe treatment environment. Applicants should possess at least 2 years of behavioral health experience and AHA BLS Certification. This role offers flexible shifts and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health experience.
• AHA BLS Certification is required.
• Ability to work in a secure, inpatient behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient behavior and report observations to clinical staff.
• Provide emotional support and reinforce treatment plans.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Communication skills

Patient interaction skills

Job description

Position: Psychiatric Social Health Technician (Behavioral Health)

Location: New York, NY 10016

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 13 weeks with strong possibility of extension

Shift: Morning, Evening & Night (All shifts are available)

Pay: $32 to $36/hr on W2

Job Summary

Pride Health is seeking experienced Psychiatric Social Health Technicians (PSHT) to support an Adult Behavioral Health inpatient unit within a large acute-care hospital setting. This is a great opportunity for professionals with strong behavioral health experience who thrive in structured clinical environments.

• Support patients with daily activities and therapeutic interventions
• Monitor patient behavior and report observations to clinical staff
• Assist in maintaining a safe and structured treatment environment
• Provide emotional support and reinforce treatment plans
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and unit policies
• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health experience
• AHA BLS Certification (required)
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills
• Ability to work in a secure, inpatient behavioral health setting

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.