Behavioral Health Technician PRN
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Patient Care Technician
Schedule
PRN (as-needed), working at Pathlight Mood and Anxiety in Chicago, IL.
Who we areERC Pathlight is an innovative, rapidly growing clinical leader in the behavioral health sector. Founded in 2008 by pre-eminent psychiatrists and psychologists in the eating disorder space, ERC Pathlight now treats over 6,000 patients per year, operates more than 30 facilities in 9 states and delivers tele-healthcare to patients nationally. We offer the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with eating disorders, mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.
Role OverviewAs a patient care professional at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of a team that delivers hands‑on treatment, therapy sessions and/or support to our patients in one of our many centers around the nation. The BHT works under the supervision of the Nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support.
Responsibilities- Milieu Management: maintain daily program structure, follow program schedule.
- Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician.
- Work with patients on de‑escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan.
- Provide patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program).
- Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program).
- Other nursing support duties as assigned.
- Act as secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program).
- Assist with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom.
- Meal Support and Bathroom Monitoring, including flush checks for patients in eating disorder program.
- Complete documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check‑ins that occur during shift.
- High School Graduate/GED (Required)
- Associate's Degree (Preferred)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Required)
- Psych Tech or CNA experience Preferred
- 6+ months of direct patient care/milieu experience (preferred)
- High School Graduate/GED (Required)
- 1 year of Behavioral Health experience (Required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (Required)
- Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (for internal teammates only)
Every role at ERC Pathlight is essential to delivering the high‑quality care we promise to our patients. From day one, we support your role by offering ongoing training and continuing education opportunities, and support to achieve internal growth.
CompensationStarting range for the Behavioral Health Technician role is $18.25 to $22.00 an hour.
BenefitsCompetitive pay, comprehensive benefit plans, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
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