Local Contract Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a local contract Behavioral Health Technician for a local contract job in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Behavioral Health Technician
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : 12 / 16 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 39 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, flexible, rotating
• Employment Type : Local Contract
• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Must be within 50 miles of the facility

Our IVS Clinical Services will conduct interviews for this unit.

various shifts : could work day, evening, or night shift based on unit needs.

Will frequently float between 5E and 5W

CPI(orientation); BLS

Job Description :

Unit : Inpatient Psych 5 West Adolescent

Patient age : Typically 13-17; (licensed 3-17); waivers for older

Must be comfortable with ADLs, VS, CPI

Shift : 8hrs, Varied (NO block scheduling).

Must work every other major holiday.

Flu vaccine required during season.

Scrub Color : Any

The Milieu Counselor is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured service as well as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

The role of a Milieu Counselor will assist with ADL'S lead or co-lead groups, perform safety checks, 1 : 1 meetings with patients, and will accurately chart patients B / P, TPR & weight. Notifies RN of any changes in vital signs. Accurately measures and documents patients intake and output. Assists patients following through with ADL's (bathing, laundry, toileting, organizing room), maintaining nutritional and hydration needs, and assisting and monitoring the patients needs and other tasks as assigned by the charge RN.

Qualifications / Experience :

#CHA Somerville Campus-NANC-0055

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because :

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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