Behavioral Health Technician- PRN Shift

Eating Recovery Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,141 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading mental health care organization is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician in Chicago. In this role, you will provide hands-on patient care and support, assist with daily activities, and ensure patient safety. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and competitive compensation is offered based on experience. Join a supportive team committed to high-quality mental health care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Experience in behavioral health or as a Psych Tech/CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on treatment and therapy sessions.
• Conduct observation rounds and safety checks.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient care experience

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Patient observation techniques

Job description

Overview

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight treats patients across multiple facilities and delivers telehealth nationwide. We offer comprehensive treatment for patients with eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

How you’ll serve our patients: A Day in the Life - Behavioral Health Counselor. As a patient care professional, you will be part of a team that delivers hands-on treatment, therapy sessions, and support to patients in our centers. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) works under the Nursing department and is responsible for direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support.

You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Milieu Management, including maintaining daily program structure and following the program schedule
• Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by the physician
• Work with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
• Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location)
• Take patient vital signs, weights, urine specific gravity (may vary by location)
• Other nursing support duties as assigned
• Act as a secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location)
• Assist with morning routine and activities of daily living while patients are in spa/bathroom
• Meal support and bathroom monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder program
• Complete documentation of patient observations, meals, and individual check-ins that occur during shift

BHT Must Haves

• BHT I — High School Graduate/GED (Required); Associate’s Degree (Preferred); Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Required); Psych Tech or CNA experience preferred; 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience preferred
• BHT II — High School Graduate/GED (Required); Bachelor’s degree (Preferred); 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required); Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Required); Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (internal teammates only)

How We Invest In You

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering high-quality care. From day one, we support your role with ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as internal growth support.

What We Offer

We value the mental wellness of our teams and offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation starting range for the Behavioral Health Technician role is $18.25 to $22.00 per hour. Ranges are based on market expectations and depend on candidate experience.

To apply, please visit our careers page at the official site.

Jobs and Application Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Mental Health Care

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