Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Technician

Preferred-Family-Healthcare,-Inc.; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Training & development

Career mobility

Job summary

Preferred Family Healthcare in Winfield, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support clinical staff and deliver compassionate care to children and adolescents in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will monitor patient safety, assist with daily living tasks, lead therapeutic activities, document observations, and collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to support treatment plans and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety, assist with daily living tasks, de-escalate crises.
• Plan, lead, and evaluate therapeutic activities and groups.
• Document observations and interventions in records.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and therapists.
• Contribute to discharge planning and aftercare coordination.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Preferred Family Healthcare in Winfield, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support clinical staff and deliver compassionate care to children and adolescents in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will monitor patient safety, assist with daily living tasks, lead therapeutic activities, document observations, and collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers to support treatment plans and discharge planning.