Behavioral Health Technician - Safety & Recovery Advocate

Midwest Center of Youngstown; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amatus Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support safe patient intake, orientation, and daily care within our recovery program. You will assist in admissions, monitor patient safety, and report changes to medical staff, contributing to a structured routine and responsive care environment.

Ideal candidates bring a High School diploma or GED, 1+ year in mental health settings, and a professional, dependable demeanor. CDCA is preferred.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ Years experience in Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) - preferable.
• Ability and desire to keep patients safe at all times.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• CDCA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain healthy relationships with the patients.
• Assist with the admission process on new patient admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
• Maintain constant and clear communication during a client admit.
• Complete timely and accurate shift reports and checklists at the end of each shift.
• Facilitate orientation groups or meetings with patients.
• De-escalate and assist with patients leaving treatment AMA/ACA and other patient problems.
• Know how many patients are on property and where they are at all times by completing que checks.
• Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety.
• Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during "medication pass" times. (if applies)
• Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned. During downtime, ensure the general areas are free of objects and clutter.
• Ensure all properties are maintained and cleaned at all times.
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patients.
• Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider.

Skills

Patient safety

Professional demeanor

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDCA preferred

Job description

Amatus Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to support safe patient intake, orientation, and daily care within our recovery program. You will assist in admissions, monitor patient safety, and report changes to medical staff, contributing to a structured routine and responsive care environment.

Ideal candidates bring a High School diploma or GED, 1+ year in mental health settings, and a professional, dependable demeanor. CDCA is preferred.