Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

Kid's Thrive Cleveland | Full-Time Days

Make a Difference. Inspire Growth. Help Children Thrive!

Are you passionate about helping children and making a positive impact in their lives? Kid's Thrive Cleveland is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs). This is an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to supporting children's behavioral health, promoting positive development, and creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

If you have a heart for helping children, enjoy working as part of a team, and want a rewarding career in behavioral health, we encourage you to apply!

• Facility:
  Kid's Thrive Cleveland
• Job Title:
  
  Behavioral Health Technician
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Department:
  Behavioral Health

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will work directly with children receiving behavioral health services, helping support their emotional, social, and behavioral development. You will assist with daily programming, encourage positive behaviors, implement individualized treatment interventions as directed by the clinical team, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, observant, and committed to providing quality care to children with diverse behavioral and emotional needs.

• Provide direct supervision, support, and care to children in a structured behavioral health setting.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for all children.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions as directed by qualified clinical staff.
• Encourage positive coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and appropriate social interactions.
• Observe, document, and report behavioral changes, progress, concerns, and incidents to the appropriate team members.
• Support children in participating in therapeutic activities, recreational programming, and daily routines.
• Respond to behavioral challenges using approved de-escalation techniques and established safety procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect each child's dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, counselors, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding children's needs, progress, and safety concerns.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, infection prevention practices, and applicable safety regulations.
• Complete required documentation and attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned.

Required qualifications may include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interest in working with children and supporting behavioral health needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and work collaboratively with a team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and a respectful environment.
• Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position, including responding appropriately to situations requiring assistance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals with behavioral health needs.
• Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, psychiatric care, childcare, or a related setting.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, positive behavior support, and de-escalation techniques.
• Relevant behavioral health, mental health, or patient care…