Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Part Time - Varied Shifts Job at Shift Varied, Irving, TX

ZnE0NE50WUVFQUdYenBTOHB5WEorZ21ZMGc9PQ==
  • Shift Varied
  • Irving, TX

Job Description

Responsibilities

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – PART TIME - VARIED SHIFTS

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as and active and integral part of the Treatment Team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on the Unit assigned.  Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The BHT also provides group activities and assists with milieu management. The BHT will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and will work with patients of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development.  The BHT will understand and implement verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques.   The BHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The Behavioral Health Technician position is considered an entry-level position in the Behavioral Health field and a career track of promotion to other positions of increased responsibility and salary is available.

Streamwood/UHS offers a competitive salary package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.  Additional benefits include:

Health, Dental, and Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Employer matching 401(k)

Stock Option purchase

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Numerous other voluntary benefits

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood,IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, and their families.

U ni versal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 80,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent is required . Bachelor's Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development is preferred. One year in behavioral health required .

Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.  Professional demeanor and appearance required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  We embrace diversity in our people, services and ideas.  While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449 .

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Oregon State University

Organic Agriculture Outreach Program Coordinator | Oregon State University Job at Oregon State University

 ...students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth... 

TRU Staffing, Inc.

eDiscovery Project Manager Job at TRU Staffing, Inc.

Our client, a top international mid-size law firm, is looking for a eDiscovery Project Managers and eDiscovery Senior Project Managers. In this role, the Project Manager will manage and coordinate large-scale projects related to legal technology solutions by providing... 

Nike Inc.

Senior Maintenance Technician Job at Nike Inc.

Senior Maintenance TechnicianBecome a Part of the NIKE, Inc. TeamNIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people... 

AO Globe Life - Lauretta Bawo

Client Success Associate Job at AO Globe Life - Lauretta Bawo

 ...team events. Why American Income Life AO? We believe in second chances and fresh starts. Many of our top performers started in entry-level roles, and with our training and support, theyve built fulfilling careers. At AO, your potential has no limits. Ready to... 

Dynamics ATS

General Labor Job at Dynamics ATS

 ...General Labor JOB-10043233 Anticipated Start Date Dec. 16, 2024 Location Houston, TX Type of Employment Contract-To-Hire Employer Info Our client is a steel distributor and service center with a local presence and global reach catering...