Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

ERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight treats patients across multiple centers and via tele-healthcare. We offer comprehensive treatment programs for patients with eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

As a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you will be part of a team that delivers hands-on treatment, therapy sessions, and support to our patients at one of our centers. The BHT works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing supervision and support. You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Milieu Management, including:
• Maintains daily program structure by following the program schedule
• Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by the physician
• Work with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
• Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
• Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
• Other nursing support duties as assigned
• Act as a secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
• Assist with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom
• Meal support and bathroom monitoring, including flush checks for patients in the eating disorder program
• Complete documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check-ins that occur during shift

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Associate’s Degree (Preferred)
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record (Required)
• Psych Tech or CNA experience preferred
• 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience (preferred)

• High School Graduate/GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
• 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (for internal teammates only)

Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high-quality care we promise to our patients. From day one, we support your role with ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, as well as internal growth opportunities.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement. We also recognize the importance of mental wellness for our team and provide resources to support employee health.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://eatin