Behavioral Health Technician
The Crossroads Center
19 reviews
Cincinnati, OH 45219
$16.71 an hour - Full-time
The Crossroads Center
19 reviews
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Pay • $16.71 an hour
Job type • Full-time
Shift and schedule • Night shift
• Holidays
 
Location Cincinnati, OH 45219
 
Benefits
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• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
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Transform lives as a Behavioral Health Technician! The Crossroads Center is a beacon of hope, where our philosophy revolves around guiding individuals towards a brighter future. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a pivotal role in our 24/7 residential unit, providing crucial care and support to our clients.
• Shift: 7:30 pm to 8:00 am
• Work Schedule: 3 days a week & every other weekends; Holidays
• The training sessions will take place during daytime, and once you finish, you will shift to the night schedule.
Why Choose Us?
• Enjoy our inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Receive a competitive salary.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with Paid Time Off.
• Benefit from company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, along with a Voluntary Short-Term Disability option.
• Save for your future with our 403(b)-retirement savings plan.
• We foster your career development through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access confidential counseling, legal advice, and more through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Take advantage of our Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will:
• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Monitor and document client behaviors with precision and accuracy.
• Plan and lead therapeutic recreation for groups.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on special projects.
• Conduct individual and group activities.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with clients and the treatment team.
Essential Duties:
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient information.
• Maintain a compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
• Observe, document, and report patient behavior to the appropriate clinician.
• Monitor patient activities and behaviors, promptly reporting any changes to the assigned nurse.
• Provide crisis intervention and employ supportive communication techniques.
What you will bring?
• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in a healthcare, business, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences highly desirable.
• CDCA certification preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to various audiences.
• Knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to perform various tasks, including sitting, walking, balancing, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees assigned to this job.
The Crossroads Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of color, race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, genetic information, disability, membership in an employee organization, age, parental status, retaliation, military service, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
Transform lives as a Behavioral Health Technician! The Crossroads Center is a beacon of hope, where our philosophy revolves around guiding individuals towards a brighter future. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a pivotal role in our 24/7 residential unit, providing crucial care and support to our clients.
• Shift: 7:30 pm to 8:00 am
• Work Schedule: 3 days a week & every other weekends; Holidays
• The training sessions will take place during daytime, and once you finish, you will shift to the night schedule.
Why Choose Us?
• Enjoy our inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Receive a competitive salary.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with Paid Time Off.
• Benefit from company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, along with a Voluntary Short-Term Disability option.
• Save for your future with our 403(b)-retirement savings plan.
• We foster your career development through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access confidential counseling, legal advice, and more through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Take advantage of our Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will:
• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Monitor and document client behaviors with precision and accuracy.
• Plan and lead therapeutic recreation for groups.
• Collaborate with clinical staff on special projects.
• Conduct individual and group activities.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with clients and the treatment team.
Essential Duties:
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient information.
• Maintain a compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
• Observe, document, and report patient behavior to the appropriate clinician.
• Monitor patient activities and behaviors, promptly reporting any changes to the assigned nurse.
• Provide crisis intervention and employ supportive communication techniques.
What you will bring?
• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in a healthcare, business, or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences highly desirable.
• CDCA certification preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to various audiences.
• Knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to perform various tasks, including sitting, walking, balancing, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees assigned to this job.
The Crossroads Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of color, race, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, genetic information, disability, membership in an employee organization, age, parental status, retaliation, military service, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.