Correctional Behavioral Health Tech: Therapy & Telepsychiatry

Centurion Health; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Pontiac Correctional Facility in Pontiac, IL. The role supports mental health care in a correctional setting, conducts activities programming and education, and participates in treatment planning meetings.

Responsibilities include crisis management, group activities, data management, and telepsychiatry support. A Bachelor’s degree in social science and CPR/AED certification are required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science.
• Two years or more experience providing activities programming for patients who have a serious mental illness preferred.
• Competencies with Excel sufficient to create, maintain, and update scheduling databases.
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support services, including treatment-focused programming, psychosocial groups, crisis management, social rehabilitation, and leisure activities.
• Provide formal education to patients in daily living activities (hygiene, eating, recreation, etc.).
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of records and data management for mental health treatment and patient scheduling; support telepsychiatry operations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science

Tools

Excel

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Pontiac Correctional Facility in Pontiac, IL. The role supports mental health care in a correctional setting, conducts activities programming and education, and participates in treatment planning meetings.

Responsibilities include crisis management, group activities, data management, and telepsychiatry support. A Bachelor’s degree in social science and CPR/AED certification are required; background checks apply.