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

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  • 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

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