BIRCH Program Behavioral Health Tech — Night Shift

RiverValley Consulting Services; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + CEUs

Clinical supervision

Wellness & EAP

Job summary

RiverValley Behavioral Health Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the BIRCH Program in Owensboro, KY. The role supports youth with significant emotional and behavioral needs in a long‑term inpatient setting, providing structured stabilization and skill development over 6 to 9 months.

Day shift and overnight shift options available. Responsibilities include maintaining a trauma‑informed milieu, coaching on coping skills, de‑escalation, documentation, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology, education or related field preferred.
• Strong verbal communication, documentation and crisis response skills.
• Capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, structured and trauma‑informed environment for patients.
• Serve as a positive role model, reinforcing pro‑social behaviors and coping strategies.
• Implement components of the patient’s individualized treatment plan, including coaching on coping skills, de‑escalation and behavior regulation.
• Assist with admission and orientation procedures including contraband searches and patient belongings processing.
• Participate in daily therapeutic programming, team huddles and clinical debriefs.
• Provide verbal prompts and reinforcement to promote engagement in treatment activities and skill modules.
• Maintain detailed, timely documentation of patient behaviors, interactions and therapeutic engagement.
• Assist with basic daily living needs (e.g., hygiene, meals, cleaning) to promote independence.
• Ensure room checks, safety checks and 1:1 monitoring to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical and administrative staff to address safety concerns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Documentation

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

RiverValley Behavioral Health Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the BIRCH Program in Owensboro, KY. The role supports youth with significant emotional and behavioral needs in a long‑term inpatient setting, providing structured stabilization and skill development over 6 to 9 months.

Day shift and overnight shift options available. Responsibilities include maintaining a trauma‑informed milieu, coaching on coping skills, de‑escalation, documentation, and