What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (Day Shift) - Inpatient Youth position at Unison Health?
Why Join Unison Health?
Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in supporting clients throughout their behavioral health treatment by providing direct care, promoting a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting the clinical team in delivering quality services. The BHT works closely with clients to encourage recovery, reinforce treatment goals, observe and document client behaviors, and communicate significant changes to the treatment team. Services are provided in accordance with Ohio MHAS standards and are identified within each client's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights:
Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting Pay: $21.00 - $23.00/hour Shift Differential
- 12-hour shifts - 6:45am to 7:15pm
- Part-Time Shifts available also
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical with federal minimum deductibles
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement planning and employer contribution
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The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in supporting clients throughout their behavioral health treatment by providing direct care, promoting a safe and therapeutic environment, and assisting the clinical team in delivering quality services. The BHT works closely with clients to encourage recovery, reinforce treatment goals, observe and document client behaviors, and communicate significant changes to the treatment team. Services are provided in accordance with Ohio MHAS standards and are identified within each client's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with youth by providing encouragement, guidance, and emotional support.
- Assist youth with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, housekeeping tasks, and healthy recreational activities.
- Facilitate and participate in structured therapeutic, educational, and recreational programming that promotes skill development and recovery.
- Accurately document client behaviors, progress, incidents, and daily interactions in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Utilize trauma-informed care, crisis prevention, de-escalation techniques, and appropriate interventions to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
- Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment goals and ensure high-quality client care.
- High School Diploma
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license & insurable (if driving required)
- CPR & CPI certification within 90 days of hire
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for helping children succeed
Salary : $21 - $23