Behavioral Health Technician
Village Behavioral Health is looking to add a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to our team! We are a residential treatment facility providing services to children and adolescents 10-17 struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. Located in a unique wilderness setting at the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains just 20 minutes outside of Knoxville, TN.
Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.
Pay Range : $15.82 to $19.34 / hour depending on education level and experience
- FT Day Shift 7 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm, with rotating weekends
- FT Evenings 4 : 00 pm - 12 : 00 am, with rotating weekends
- FT Nights 7 : 00 pm - 7 : 00 am, with rotating weekends
- PRN (as needed) with a flat rate of $14.00 / hour plus shift differentials
Shift Diffs range from $1.25 to $4.00 per hour.
Benefits :
Huge growth opportunitiesCompetitive hourly ratesFree breakfast, lunch and dinner while on shiftHandle with Care TrainingCPR TrainingMedical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time Off401(k) Retirement Plan - with company matchEmployee Assistance Program / Employee Discount ProgramBehavioral Health Technician responsibilities :
Providing direct care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behaviorDeveloping positive, healthy relationships with patients and co-workersFollowing facility policies & procedures, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as necessaryAct as a positive and healthy role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer cultureHiring Requirements :
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.