Residential Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Tech

Universal Health Services; Tennessee; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Attendance Incentives

Free Meals

Shift Differential Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Universal Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, TN. You will provide direct care and supervision to children and adolescents ages 5–17 receiving behavioral health treatment, helping maintain a safe, structured environment that supports emotional regulation and personal growth.

You will collaborate with nurses, therapists and other staff to implement individualized treatment plans, participate in activities, observe and document

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or coursework in psychology, social work, behavioral health, human services, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or a related setting preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care, supervision, and emotional support to children and adolescents in a behavioral health treatment setting.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for all patients.
• Monitor patient behaviors, moods, interactions, and changes in emotional or physical condition.
• Assist patients in emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving techniques.
• Assist and participate in therapeutic, recreational, educational, and structured group activities.
• Establish appropriate professional boundaries while building positive, supportive relationships with patients.
• Utilize trauma-informed care and developmentally appropriate approaches when interacting with children and adolescents.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to escalating behaviors, emotional distress, and potential safety concerns.
• Implement approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in accordance with facility policies and training.
• Maintain continuous patient observation and supervision as assigned, including adherence to observation levels and safety precautions.
• Document patient behaviors, observations, interventions, and significant events accurately and promptly.
• Communicate relevant patient information to nursing staff and other members of the treatment team.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Protect patient confidentiality and uphold the rights, dignity, and privacy of every patient.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, self-harm, aggression, or other safety concerns in accordance with facility policies and applicable law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Behavioral health awareness

Observation & documentation

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Professional boundaries

Patient safety

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Related coursework in psychology/behavioral health

Description du poste

Universal Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, TN. You will provide direct care and supervision to children and adolescents ages 5–17 receiving behavioral health treatment, helping maintain a safe, structured environment that supports emotional regulation and personal growth.

You will collaborate with nurses, therapists and other staff to implement individualized treatment plans, participate in activities, observe and document