TECH - MH​/BH (NO DEGREE

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Richmond, VA

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for our brand new Crisis Receiving Center with 24 chairs in Richmond, VA. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct support and care to individuals in a crisis stabilization environment. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic setting while assisting individuals with their daily needs and monitoring their wellbeing.

The BHT conducts vital signs, assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), documents services in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and supports the treatment team by providing exceptional customer service and crisis intervention techniques.

• Direct Care & Patient Support
  • Assists individuals with ADLs including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
  • Lifts, moves, or transports individuals using proper body mechanics and safety procedures.
  • Conducts and documents vitals; reports abnormal results to the RN or attending physician.
  • Performs and documents BAL testing, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Documentation & Monitoring
  • Documents all services, interactions, and significant events in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Performs and records 15-minute safety checks on all individuals.
  • Completes required charting in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Completes required 1:1 monitoring for individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints every 15 minutes.
• Crisis Intervention & Support
  • Uses therapeutic de-escalation techniques to intervene with escalated individuals.
  • Participates in restraints or seclusion procedures (if applicable) to maintain safety.
  • Completes required 1:1 monitoring for individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints every 15 minutes.
• Safety & Environment
  • Maintains the safety of the unit, individuals, and staff at all times.
  • Conducts security screenings and inventories individual property upon admission.
  • Ensures individuals receive orientation to the Observation Unit, including explanation of rights under DBHDS and DMAS regulations, grievance processes, expectations, and rules.
• Additional Duties
  • Attends court-ordered hearings as subpoenaed; provides testimony when required.
  • Assists in maintaining cleanliness of the facility and assigned units.
  • Performs light interior cleaning, collects soiled linens, and launders individual clothing as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• High School Graduate/GED required
• 1 – 3 years of related work experience required
• Ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card required
• Food Handler’s Card required
• Behavioral Health Technician certification required
• Adheres to safety protocols and organizational procedures
• Aggressive behavior management and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to organize and prioritize…