Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time

Behavioral Health Technician

 

Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.

Pay Range:

• $15 to $17/hour depending on education level and experience

Available Shifts:

• FT Day Shift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, with rotating weekends
• FT Evenings 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, with rotating weekends
• FT Nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, with rotating weekends
• PRN (as-needed)

Shift Diffs range from $1.25 to $4.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• Huge growth opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner while on shift
• Handle with Care Training
• CPR Training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities:

• Providing direct care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behavior
• Developing positive, healthy relationships with patients and co-workers
• Following facility policies & procedures, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as necessary
• Act as a positive and healthy role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture

Hiring Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, finger print screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.