Behavioral Health Technician

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Full Time Technical Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives.
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has an immediate opening for full- and part-time Behavioral Health Technician to support individuals in our brand-new Receiving Center (RC) — a first-of-its-kind initiative providing rapid response, short-term stabilization, and coordinated follow-up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Be part of this exciting new program from the very beginning!

We have an immediate opening for 1st shift Monday, Tuesday, Saturday.

• 1st Shift: +$0.75/hour
• 2nd Shift: +$1.25/hour
• 3rd Shift: +$1.75/hour

The Hamilton County RC is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and high-quality care.

As the region’s most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCBHS seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. We are a non-profit with over 650 staff serving 30,000+ individuals annually.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• State Funded Bonus eligibility
• 403(b) Retirement with agency match
• Tuition Assistance (up to $2,500 per semester for MSW/MA Counseling)
• Free CEUs + License Supervision
• Internship/Practicum opportunities (priority for current staff)
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support and supervision to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment while supporting client engagement, safety monitoring, and crisis de-escalation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide observation, engagement, and crisis support
• Assist with safety monitoring, de-escalation, and intake/orientation
• Accurately document client interactions and incidents
• Communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Promote trauma-informed and culturally competent care

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma (required)
• Experience with mental health or substance use populations preferred
• Flexibility, professionalism, and resilience in fast-paced settings

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods (up to 12hr shifts)
• Must be physically able to participate in appropriate and approved crisis management techniques.
• Adequate hearing and vision to assess patient behavior, respond to alarms, and observe
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment that may include exposure to unpredictable behaviors.
• Must possess the physical and mental endurance to respond to prolonged crises or emergencies without a decline in performance or judgment