Youth Behavioral Health Technician - Compassion & Growth

Universal Health Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision and maintain a therapeutic milieu. You will record vitals, assist with assessments and documentation, and help run group sessions in a youth mental health setting.

The role requires CPR certification, age-specific training, and prior behavioral health experience; BA/BS in a related field is preferred.

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 strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu.
• Record patient vital signs, assist with head to toe assessments and proper clinical documentation.
• Maintain all patient health data and records, run therapeutic group sessions.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention and Q15 observation rounds.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma / GED

BA or BS in related mental health field (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Age-specific training

Patient aggression management training within 90 days

Job description

Universal Health Services, Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision and maintain a therapeutic milieu. You will record vitals, assist with assessments and documentation, and help run group sessions in a youth mental health setting.

The role requires CPR certification, age-specific training, and prior behavioral health experience; BA/BS in a related field is preferred.