Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (Mht) - Career OpportunityWe're actively looking for dependable and motivated role models skilled in leadership and communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness. Full-time: 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available. Our regular shifts are: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, 3:00 pm - 7:00 am, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Rotating weekends for all shifts. We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times. Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00 am-4:30 pm each day, Monday-Friday.Job Description & Essential Duties:Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting. Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed. Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions. Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff. Serve as a role model for residents and other staff. Assist in management of aggressive behaviors.Qualifications:Minimum requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a human services field of study preferred. Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred. Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training. Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques.Benefits include a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation and generous paid time off, employee assistance program, free meals, and pay is hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience. Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.