Behavioral Health Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Behavioral Health Technician

• Shift: Nights

• Schedule: Part-time, 28 hours/week

• Weekend: Every other weekend

• Status: Regular, Non-exempt

• Pay range: $28.75–$40.24/hour (based on primary work location)

• Benefits: Yes

Description

Provide support to ensure patients’ psychiatric and physical nursing care needs are met. Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures. Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to support the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers while adhering to privacy and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support services in accordance with established care standards

• Exercise sound judgment and develop clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis

• Communicate effectively with patients, families/support groups, and other providers

• Maintain a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment

• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations, privacy, codes, and organizational policies and procedures

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED

• BLS (Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider)

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, and equipment

• Ability to interpret data and instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information to diverse audiences

• Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization within standardized procedures

• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple tasks with interruptions

• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

$28.75 to $40.24/hour. Starting pay depends on factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.