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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Universal Health Services, Virginia, MN, United States


Responsibilities
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Career Opportunity. We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.

Full-Time:

40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available.

Our regular shifts are:

7:00 pm - 7:00 am

3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Rotating Weekends for all shifts

We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.

Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm each day, Monday–Friday

Qualifications
Job Description & Essential Duties:

Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting

Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed

Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions

Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff

Serve as a role model for residents and other staff

Assist in management of aggressive behaviors

Qualifications
Minimum requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred

Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred

Successful candidates must also be able to:

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed

Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training

Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits

Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!!

Employee Referral Bonus Program

A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Free meals!

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.

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