Behavioral Health Technician - Irving, TX

Behavioral Health Technician - Irving, TX

SCHEDULE: 7pm
-7am - 3 on and 4 off or 7am-7pm 3 on 4 off

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and securing of assets, personnel and clients at the facility. The BHT is responsible for providing therapeutic assistance and preventing client elopement as well as instituting appropriate security measures while escorting clients inside and outside the facility.

Empathy and passion for serving others are core values of candidates for this role. Join the Cenikor team to help break the stigma of substance use and mental health!

• Knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and residents.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner, to write and investigate required reports; to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures;
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to work night shifts and/or flexible hours.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

• High School Diploma or GED required

• One-year security/safety experience preferred