Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Care & Safety

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentives

Annual increases

Career growth

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness plan

HSA options

Retirement match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician at Swedish Hospital in Chicago. You will work under RN supervision to provide direct patient care for behavioral health patients, ensuring safety and well-being while assisting with daily living activities and care plan implementation.

Must have High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and CPI certification within 90 days of hire. Shifts include 7:00am–3:30pm, 3:00pm–11:30pm, and 11:00pm–7:30am, with weekends/holidays required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates de-escalation and behavior management techniques.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required; CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain safety and well-being of behavioral health patients.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition, and activities of daily living.
• Carry out care plans and document care per policy.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Communicate patient status with nursing staff.

Skills

De-escalation

Behavior management

CPR Certification

CPI certification

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Psychology coursework

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician at Swedish Hospital in Chicago. You will work under RN supervision to provide direct patient care for behavioral health patients, ensuring safety and well-being while assisting with daily living activities and care plan implementation.

Must have High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and CPI certification within 90 days of hire. Shifts include 7:00am–3:30pm, 3:00pm–11:30pm, and 11:00pm–7:30am, with weekends/holidays required.