Behavioral Health Technician PRN

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Title:

Behavioral Health Technician – PRN

Location:

Hays, Kansas – Crisis Intervention Center

• $19 per hour + shift differentials
• $325 sign‑on bonus
• Up to 28 hours per week (PRN)

• Includes weekends and holidays
• 24/7 inpatient facility
• Ideal start date:
  April 7, 2026

• Providing direct care and supervision to adults in mental health or substance use crises
• Supporting patients emotionally through trauma‑informed conversations, de‑escalation, and behavioral coaching
• Assisting with meals, hygiene, and group activities while building therapeutic relationships
• Responding to crises with calm, trained intervention techniques
• Ensuring safety with room checks, contraband searches, and regular observation
• Documenting behavior and progress to support treatment goals and care planning
• Collaborating with clinical teams and participating in shift‑change briefings
• Upholding a safe, respectful, and healing environment for all patients

High Plains Mental Health Center offers a purposeful environment where your work makes a real impact. We provide ongoing professional growth, continuous learning, career advancement opportunities, and a compassionate, supportive workplace culture.

• Age 21 or older with a high‑school diploma or GED
• Pass criminal background check (Kansas Bureau of Investigation and KDADS)
• Physically and emotionally capable of working in high‑pressure, emergency situations
• Pass pre‑employment drug screening (random screenings may occur)
• Valid driver’s license and pass Motor Vehicle Record checks

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