Youth Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician – 3rd Shift

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I for the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit. The role supports care for children and adolescents aged 5-17 under RN supervision, with a 3rd shift from 7pm to 7:30am, on-site in Akron, Ohio.

The position includes daily tasks from data collection to direct care, group activities, and detailed documentation as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and up to 2 years of healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; pursuing undergrad counseling/psychology preferred.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• 0–2 years’ experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and contributes to assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
• Provides direct patient care under RN direction; supports safety and core nursing tasks.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates psychoeducational and therapeutic activity groups per treatment plan.
• Documents in medical records per policy; maintains therapeutic milieu and safety.
• Communicates with treatment team and charge nurse about patient observations and care.

Skills

Team collaboration

EMR experience

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

BLS certification required

Tools

EMR system familiarity

Job description

Akron Children’s is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician I for the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit. The role supports care for children and adolescents aged 5-17 under RN supervision, with a 3rd shift from 7pm to 7:30am, on-site in Akron, Ohio.

The position includes daily tasks from data collection to direct care, group activities, and detailed documentation as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and up to 2 years of healthcare