Behavioral Health Technician I

Akron Children's; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's seeks a Behavioral Health Technician I to support inpatient behavioral health care for youth ages 12–18. The role operates on a Part Time, 20 hours per week schedule, 2nd shift (12pm–7pm) with onsite placement in the IOP and Partial Hospitalization department.

The technician assists in safety maintenance, supports treatment plans, and collaborates with Mental Health Therapists to address physical, psychological, social, and educational needs of patients on the unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; undergraduate enrollment in counseling/psychology/social work or related degree preferred; associate degree preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.
• Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required:

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation systems

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate enrollment in counseling/psychology/social work or related degree

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Part-Time: 20 Hours Per Week
2nd Shift: 12pm - 7pm
Monday - Wednesday - Thursday
Department: IOP and Partial Hospitalization - Onsite

Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician I, under the direction and delegation of a Mental Health Therapist , supports and assists in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, ages 12-18, admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities

• Support the milieu of the environment, maintain safety, and support the implementation of ISP individualized plan of care.
• Provides supportive care and engagement according to Hospital Policy and procedure as delegated and as a team with our Mental Health Therapists.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required:

Technical Expertise

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in computerized documentation is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree for counseling, psychology, social work or related degree, or nursing preferred. Associate degree is preferred.
• Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of experience: 0 to 2 years' experience
• Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time
FTE: 0.500000
Status: Onsite