Day Shifts: Behavioral Health Technician | PTO & 401K

The Recovery Village; Raytown (MO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: Starting rate $17/hr

Paid Time Off

Retirement: 401K + match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemed

HSA match up to $1500

Employee Referral Bonus up to $4,000

Discounted meal benefits

Job summary

The Recovery Village in Raytown, MO is actively seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support patients in treatment and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will observe, report, and assist with daily activities while upholding program rules and professional boundaries.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an associate degree with one year of BHT experience is preferred, or two years of related patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associate's degree and minimum one year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Two years experience in BHT

Job description

The Recovery Village in Raytown, MO is actively seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support patients in treatment and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will observe, report, and assist with daily activities while upholding program rules and professional boundaries.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an associate degree with one year of BHT experience is preferred, or two years of related patient care experience.