Behavioral Health Technician (Full-time Eve)

The Emily Program; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 50,431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program in Ohio is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT I) to support residential and inpatient care, facilitate therapeutic activities, and help clients build skills for recovery. This full-time role covers 32 hours per week on the 2nd shift (2-10:30 pm) with rotating weekends and holidays.

Relocation to Aurora, OH is expected; compensation is hourly according to qualifications. The team collaborates with a multidisciplinary care plan, assists admissions, supports programming,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; certification or licensure preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
• Previous direct mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming.
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation.
• Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts.
• Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
• Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks.

Skills

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Driver's license

Mental health experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher or 2 years healthcare experience

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview: *Upcoming site relocation to Aurora, OH*

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.

Schedule

• Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
• 2nd shift, 2-10:30p
• Rotating weekends and holidays required

Compensation Disclosure

• BHT I: Starting hourly range between $20.00-22.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How Behavior Health Technicians Empower Recovery

• Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
• Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
• Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
• Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/ related field preferred. (i.e. Paraprofessional, Mental Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Recovery Coach).
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive
• Previous direct mental health experience preferred

What We Offer

Employee Benefits:

For Full-time Employees, We Offer

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.