Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Full Time - Varied Shifts

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Stock option purchase

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System in Streamwood, IL. The role involves providing continuous patient care, crisis intervention, and group activities within a treatment team under RN supervision.

Entry-level position with opportunities for promotion; competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and PTO accrual.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development preferred
• One year in behavioral health required

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu and supervise patients
• Perform crisis intervention and assist with activities of daily living
• Conduct group activities and milieu management under RN supervision
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients of various ages
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques

Job description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – FULL TIME - VARIED SHIFTS

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as an active and integral part of the Treatment Team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on the Unit assigned. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The BHT also provides group activities and assists with milieu management. The BHT will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and will work with patients of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development. The BHT will understand and implement verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques. The BHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The Behavioral Health Technician position is considered an entry-level position in the Behavioral Health field and a career track of promotion to other positions of increased responsibility and salary is available.

Streamwood/UHS offers a competitive salary package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual. Additional benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Employer matching 401(k)
• Stock Option purchase
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Numerous other voluntary benefits

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS)

is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development is preferred. One year in behavioral health required.

Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Professional demeanor and appearance required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We embrace diversity in our people,services and ideas.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.