Youth Behavioral Health Technician - DBT Therapy

Universal Health Services; Indiana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

The Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, in Indiana, is hiring a Mental Health Technician. This full-time role supports DBT-based treatment for youth aged 10-18, with shifts including Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Per diem options available with weekday/weekend coverage; evening/night/weekend shift differential applies. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with groups, coach DBT skills, and document behaviors while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Prior behavioral health / psychiatric work experience required; one year in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10-18 preferred.
• College student pursuing degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Implement elements of treatment plan and identified interventions to provide quality care
• Document and communicate client behaviors
• Follow clinical and unit programming
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Provide DBT skills coaching with patients
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis awareness

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Pursuing degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services preferred

Job description

The Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, in Indiana, is hiring a Mental Health Technician. This full-time role supports DBT-based treatment for youth aged 10-18, with shifts including Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Per diem options available with weekday/weekend coverage; evening/night/weekend shift differential applies. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with groups, coach DBT skills, and document behaviors while