Behavioral Health Technician

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) - Career Opportunity

We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.

Full‑Time: 40 hours per week; 8‑hour and 12‑hour shifts available.

Our regular shifts are:

• 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
• 3:00 pm – 7:00 am
• 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Rotating weekends for all shifts
• We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.
• Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2‑week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00 am‑4:30 pm each day, Monday‑Friday.

Job Description & Essential Duties:

• Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting.
• Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit‑setting, response, problem‑solving, and guidance when needed.
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow‑through with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions.
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff.
• Serve as a role model for residents and other staff.
• Assist in management of aggressive behaviors.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in a human services field of study preferred.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred.

Successful candidates must also be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Use the full range of body motion – sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed.
• Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De‑escalation Crisis Intervention Training.
• Effectively perform facility‑approved First Aid and CPR techniques.

Benefits:

• Free registered nurse schooling for interested and qualified mental health technicians!!!
• Employee referral bonus program.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free meals!

Pay is hourly (bi‑weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Cumberland Hospital is a drug‑free and alcohol‑free workplace.

A pre‑hire drug screen, pre‑hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.