Come work with us as a Behavioral Health Technician! All shifts available, Full-Time and Part-Time available.
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97-bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois! We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
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.
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 strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.
Benefits include:
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Regular Retention Bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize you career
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
What do our current employees value at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Behavioral Health Tech is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
