Behavioral Health Technician Adult Mental Health

$2,000 hiring bonus potential. Earn at least $17.84 per hour (higher rate with prior applicable experience). The Adult Mental Health Unit has Behavioral Health Technician positions open. Applying to this position will allow us to consider you for all part-time Behavioral Health Technician positions currently open: 32 hours every two weeks (Day/Evening rotation 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.) 32-48 hours every two weeks (Day/Evening rotation 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.) 48-56 hours every two weeks (Day/Evening rotation 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.) 40-56 hours every two weeks (8-hour overnight 11 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.) All positions are benefit eligible. All positions include working a weekend rotation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). All positions include a holiday rotation. SUMMARY Provides direct and indirect care of adult patients to meet their physical, educational, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Gives care to patients as directed by the RN and established hospital/unit policies and procedures. Patient care activities may include but are not limited to assisting with the needs and comfort of patients to include hygiene, activity, nutrition, and treatments; therapeutic interactions with patients; patient safety rounds; vital signs; patient and belonging searches; patient transportation to tests/procedures; and gathering patient and family information. EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. QUALIFICATIONS 2 years of college with courses in psychology, sociology, and/or social work or comparable job experience preferred. Six months experience in nursing assistant or similar role preferred. Must be able to effectively handle escalating behavior and utilize physical safety holds with aggressive patients. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training initial and on-going training provided. Hiring bonus requirements: To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare/Carris for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time. CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.