Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician — Group Therapy & Safety

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in the greater Chicagoland area is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the Inpatient Psychiatry department. This 100% onsite role supports the patient treatment plan from admission to discharge and emphasizes brief therapy/CPI-focused interventions.

The BHT will lead educational and psycho-educational groups, work with dual-diagnosis patients, and ensure a therapeutic environment consistent with Recovery principles.

Qualifications

• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• High School diploma is required.
• Two years of prior experience working with patients with addiction issues.

Responsibilities

• De-escalates patients utilizing CPI techniques.
• Participates in application of seclusion/restraints when appropriate; provides monitoring and completes restriction of rights forms.
• Provides supportive care to patients and families.
• Conducts safety rounds and assists patients in conflict resolution.
• Role models stress management and ensures therapeutic milieu.
• Incorporates Recovery principles in all therapeutic interventions.
• Documents interventions in a concise, goal-directed manner using the DAR format.
• Recognizes and reports abuse/neglect situations as required by law.

Skills

BLS certification

CPI certification

Patient care

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction/Psychology

Job description

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in the greater Chicagoland area is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the Inpatient Psychiatry department. This 100% onsite role supports the patient treatment plan from admission to discharge and emphasizes brief therapy/CPI-focused interventions.

The BHT will lead educational and psycho-educational groups, work with dual-diagnosis patients, and ensure a therapeutic environment consistent with Recovery principles.