Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Technician serves a vital role in the day-to-day operations. He/she is the primary providers, in supervising and attending to the safety and daily needs of the clients, while maintaining a therapeutic environment. As an essential employee in medical or child care you will help make a difference for youth everyday who have been through trauma and who struggle with behavioral health challenges.

Requirements

Do you have a passion for helping children?

Are you a team player and problem solver? If so, we are looking for essential Individuals to join our team!

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) make a difference every day for youth who have been through trauma and who struggle with behavioral health challenges. These youth come to Saint Francis Ministries for help, and you can be a core member of the team that reaches out to them as they rebuild trust, learn coping skills, and begin to shape a bright future. Direct care support professionals are at the heart of our work, bringing compassion and dependability.If you want to make an impact and help young people, join our team. Make a difference and #InspireTheFuture. See below for more detail.

Responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Tech:

• Supervises and monitors youth at all times.
• Serves as an adult role model and a source of feedback to the youth.
• Provides positive interaction with the youth and demonstrates appropriate de- escalation techniques.
• Responsible for keeping Residential Homes safe, clean, and orderly.
• Administers prescribed medication, documents, and observes its effects.
• Demonstrates professional ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality with the youth.
• Documents significant behaviors and contact with youth.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills/ability to work as a team.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education (GED) from an accredited high school
• Valid driver license
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience

Benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401 k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Training for the job including MANDT and CPR