Behavioral Health Technician

Facility: Kid’s Thrive – Southern Columbus
Position: Behavioral Health Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Location: Southern Columbus, Ohio

Kid’s Thrive – Southern Columbus is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to join our team! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and helping them develop the skills they need to thrive emotionally, socially, and behaviorally.

If you enjoy working with children, have a patient and positive attitude, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply.

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support and supervision to children receiving behavioral health services. This role helps promote emotional regulation, positive behavior, social skills, and overall well-being in a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, observant, adaptable, and committed to maintaining a safe environment while encouraging each child's growth and development.

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to children in a structured therapeutic setting.
• Assist children with developing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and appropriate social interactions.
• Implement individualized behavioral support strategies and follow established treatment and safety plans.
• Encourage positive behaviors through appropriate reinforcement, redirection, and supportive engagement.
• Monitor children's behaviors, moods, interactions, and progress throughout the day.
• Document observations, behavioral incidents, interventions, and progress accurately and promptly.
• Support daily routines, structured activities, transitions, and therapeutic programming.
• Respond calmly and professionally to behavioral challenges while following approved crisis prevention and de-escalation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for children, staff, and visitors.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clinical staff, coworkers, and families as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy requirements, facility policies, and professional standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and ongoing professional development.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent education.
• Strong interest in working with children and supporting behavioral and mental 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 as part of a team.
• Ability to complete required background checks and pre-employment screening.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children in behavioral health, mental health, residential care, special education, childcare, or a related setting.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions or supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Training in CPR, First Aid, trauma-informed care, or crisis prevention and de-escalation.
• Relevant behavioral health education, certifications, or additional training.

Additional education, certifications, experience, and eligibility requirements may apply based on facility policies and applicable regulations.

• Compassion, empathy, and patience.
• Strong observation and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism and emotional maturity.
• Dependability, punctuality, and…