Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

ScionHealth; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician for full-time night shifts. This role is crucial in supporting patients with chronic and complex health needs, providing both individual and group therapy. You will be part of a collaborative treatment team, ensuring the highest standard of patient care and safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and professionalism while offering a competitive sign-on bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Proficiency in patient care and crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient status and report concerns promptly.
• Conduct individual and group psycho-education sessions.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Monitoring

Psycho-education

Life Skills Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

CPI Certification

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Description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

• Full-time, 36 hours a week, 12 hour shifts
• Nights
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for conducting functional analyses of patient behavior, participating as a member of the treatment team, contributing to the Master Treatment Plan, and implementing appropriate interventions. The Behavioral Health Technician conducts individual and group psycho-education, leisure activities, life-skill training, and coaching for all patients. The Technician is also responsible for safety monitoring of patients and the unit.

Essential Functions

• Observe and monitor patient’s status according to standards, policies, and procedures, including vital signs, weight, intake/output, dietary intake, behavioral rounds, and notes. Report concerns promptly.
• Provide verbal and written updates to nursing staff to prioritize patient care.
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient care, including orientation, transport, de-escalation, teaching coping skills, conflict resolution, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to codes using CPI techniques.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions; report changes to the nurse.
• Co-lead psycho-educational groups and ensure active treatment on the unit, encouraging patient participation.
• Provide timely information on patient behaviors and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve in supervisory or lead roles as requested.
• Maintain professional development, including BLS and CPI certifications.
• Conduct individual Life Coaching, Psycho-education, and Supportive Counseling aligned with Treatment Plan goals.
• Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions on leisure, life skills, and psycho-education.
• Manage acute behavioral episodes using approved de-escalation techniques like CPI.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications: BLS Certification, CPI certification/training.

Experience: 1 year in a psychiatric inpatient setting.