Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

The Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in any field plus one year working in a licensed behavioral health service treatment facility
• High school diploma or GED, and a combined total of four years education in behavioral health and/or experience working in a licensed behavioral health service treatment facility

Duties:

• BHTs provide services and activities for clients that meet program requirements.
• BHTs administer prescription medication undertraining and supervisory oversight of the Registered Nurse.
• BHTs are knowledgeable in treatment of behavioral disorders and interventions.
• BHTs specialized in working with clients with behavioral disorders and will be responsible for monitoring and recording physical and emotional symptoms.
• BHTs will provide a positive role model for all staff in the practice of safe redirection and interventions with clients and will provide in services as needed

MUST HAVES:

• Level 1 Fingerprint card
• First Aid/CPR card
• Current TB test
• 2 references
• And proof of experience working in behavioral health

The shifts are 7P-7A and 7A-7P/ weekend hours also available and up for discussion