What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Health Technician (Full Time and PRN Day) position at The Emily Program?
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Day Shift 7:00 am-7:30 pm
Schedule Options
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For Full-time Employees, We Offer
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Day Shift 7:00 am-7:30 pm
Schedule Options
- Full Time
- 3 shifts per week
- Rotating weekend, every other Saturday and Sunday
- PRN
- 4 shifts per month
- 2 must be weekends (Saturday or Sunday)
- Facilitates therapeutic activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, games etc.
- Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks
- Provides milieu support including escorting clients to on-site provider appointments
- Ability to engage, coach, and support residents as needed
- Participates in scheduled supervision and seeks supervision when needed
- Completes clinical documentation in compliance with The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policies and regulatory standards
- High school diploma or GED required
- Mental health experience preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive
- Previous direct mental health experience preferred
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For Full-time Employees, We Offer
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation