Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Career Opportunity
Stop by every Wednesday between 10am-4pm for an on-the-spot interview!
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-hr shifts available.
Our regular shifts are:
- 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- 3:00 pm - 11 pm
- 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. 8:00am-4:30pm 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, & guidance when needed
- Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru 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 behavior
Qualifications
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
- Effectively 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
Please note that you will not accrue PTO in this position. If you would like to accrue PTO, please speak to your interviewer about our other FT options!
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What time on Wednesday should we expect you?
Ability to Commute:
- New Kent, VA 23124 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Kent, VA 23124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
