Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Tech — BIRCH Program

Voices for Voices; Owensboro (KY); Vor Ort; USD 19.286.000 - 24.797.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Telehealth)

Paid time off + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs

Clinical supervision

Wellness & employee assistance

Mileage reimbursement for work related

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Zusammenfassung

RiverValley Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the BIRCH Program in Owensboro, KY. This role supports adolescents with emotional and behavioral needs in a long-term inpatient setting, following a 6–9 month stabilization and skill-building trajectory.

The BHT will assist with admissions, programming, documentation, and daily living activities while maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology or related field preferred.
• 1 year of experience with youth in behavioral health, residential, or juvenile justice settings preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Aufgaben

• Maintain safe, structured, trauma-informed environment for patients.
• Support youth with coping skills and de-escalation per treatment plan.
• Assist with admissions, orientation, and unit transitions.
• Participate in daily therapeutic programming, team huddles, and debriefs.
• Provide prompts to promote engagement and document patient behaviors and engagement.
• Assist with daily living needs and maintain safety checks (1:1 monitoring).
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and administrative staff for cohesive care.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Crisis response

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

RiverValley Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the BIRCH Program in Owensboro, KY. This role supports adolescents with emotional and behavioral needs in a long-term inpatient setting, following a 6–9 month stabilization and skill-building trajectory.

The BHT will assist with admissions, programming, documentation, and daily living activities while maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu.