PRN Behavioral Health Tech

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with clinical documentation, conducting therapeutic group sessions, and ensuring patient safety. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with a BA or BS in a related field preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience with behavioral health patients and must complete required training within 90 days. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; BA or BS in a related mental health field preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, or special needs populations preferred.
• Successful completion of CPR and patient aggression management training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Record patient vital signs and assist with assessments.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and conduct observation rounds.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained. Primary responsibilities include recording patient vital signs, assisting with head to toe assessments and proper clinical documentation, maintaining all patient health data and records, running therapeutic group sessions, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention and performing observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age‑specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.