Pediatric Behavioral Health Milieu Technician – On-site

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s seeks a Behavioral Health Milieu Technician (BHMT) to provide hands-on care on an inpatient unit. Under RN supervision, you will support routine direct patient care, environment management, and therapeutic activities for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include assisting in educational and recreational activities, collecting patient data, and maintaining safety protocols. BLS/CPR and Crisis Intervention training are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with direct patient care exposure.
• High school diploma with notable mental health experience accepted.
• Basic medical terminology and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist or lead educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care including vital signs and data collection.
• Support safe, therapeutic environment and report escalations.
• Document care notes in the electronic health record as required.
• Assist in patient observation and aid with daily living activities.
• Participate in safety and infection control practices on unit.

Skills

BLS CPR

Crisis Intervention

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Associate degree (minimum 6 months direct patient care)

High School diploma or GED + 3 years mental health experience

Job description

Connecticut Children’s seeks a Behavioral Health Milieu Technician (BHMT) to provide hands-on care on an inpatient unit. Under RN supervision, you will support routine direct patient care, environment management, and therapeutic activities for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include assisting in educational and recreational activities, collecting patient data, and maintaining safety protocols. BLS/CPR and Crisis Intervention training are required within specified timelines.