PRN Behavioral Health Tech

Responsibilities

Our Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained. Primary responsibilities include recording patient vital signs, assisting with head to toe assessments and proper clinical documentation, maintaining all patient health data and records, running therapeutic group sessions, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention and performing observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

• Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age‑specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.