What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at KVC Health Systems?
Job Description
Job Description
We are currently offering a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time BHTs!
The BHT supports patients with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse by assisting with daily living activities and implementing therapeutic interventions under clinician supervision.
Key Responsibilities :
- Patient Care : Assist with hygiene, meal prep, and medication management; monitor and document patient behavior and well-being.
- Behavioral Support : Implement individual treatment plans and help patients develop coping skills.
- Crisis Intervention : Respond to crises, ensuring patient safety and de-escalating situations.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient interactions and treatment progress.
- Collaboration : Work with healthcare professionals on treatment planning; attend team meetings.
- Education and Support : Educate patients and families about mental health; facilitate group therapy and workshops.
- Compliance : Follow regulations and policies, including HIPAA and safety protocols.
Qualifications :
Working Conditions : May work in clinical, residential, or community settings with potential exposure to challenging behaviors; flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, may be required.
Pay starts at $17.00 and has the earning potential up to $25.50, based on education, experience, and shift differentials. We have full-time, part-time and PRN available.
Shifts are as follows :
Behavior Health Technician - Day Shift 7am-3 : 30pm
Behavior Health Technician - Evening Shift 3pm-11 : 30pm
Behavior Health Technician - Overnight Shift 11pm-7 : 30am
Shift Differentials are :
Weekday evenings : $3.00
Weekday overnight : $2.00
Weekend (Friday at 7pm-Monday 7am) $2.00
Please note that these differentials compound upon one another, so if someone would be working overnights on the weekend, they would be making $4.00 on top of their base pay. If they would work a weekend evening shift, they could earn up to $5.00 an hour over the base pay.
Salary : $5 - $17
