Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

UHS; New Kent (VA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free RN schooling

Employee Referral Bonus

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals

Résumé du poste

UHS’s Cumberland Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide compassionate care and support for adolescents in a residential setting. You will supervise daily living activities, enforce safety, and assist in treatment planning under supervision.

The role requires strong leadership, reliable communication, and the ability to document accurately. Full-time shifts include varied hours with a two-week orientation for new staff, and on-site work at Cumberland

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting.
• Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed.
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions.
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff.
• Serve as a role model for residents and other staff.
• Assist in management of aggressive behaviors.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Dependable

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.

Job Description

We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.

Full-Time

40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hr shifts available.

Our Regular Shifts Are

• 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 3:00 pm - 7:00 am
• 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
• Rotating Weekends for all shifts
• We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.
• Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday

Job Description & Essential Duties

• Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
• Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
• Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
• Assist in management of aggressive behaviors

Minimum requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred

Successful Candidates Must Also Be Able To

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
• Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits

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• Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free meals!

Pay

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.