Behavioral Health Technician Day Shifts

Position Overview

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT’s) monitor and assist adolescent clients in the residential milieu, lead activities designed to help the residents adjust to living in a community setting, and assist the residents in gaining the skills needed to manage their eating disorder. BHT’s play an integral role in the day‑to‑day function of the clients’ experience.

• Full Time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) Day/Evening shifts
• Day: 6am‑2:30pm, 8:00am‑4:30pm
• Evening
  
  Shifts:
  
  2pm‑10:30pm, 4pm‑12:30am
• Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)
• Schedule is made a month at a time with a combination of both day and evening shifts

• BHT I:
  Starting hourly range between $18.00‑$21.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position.

• Partners with the multi‑disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
• Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
• Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
• Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room‑checks

• Associate’s degree in a mental health–related field (such as mental or behavioral health, counseling, or behavioral sciences) is required to meet Minnesota DHS licensure standards for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker classification. OR
• High school diploma and at least one year / 2,000 hours of direct patient care experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is also required.
• Entry‑level position; however, 6+ months of direct client care / milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders is preferred.
• Completion of Preceptor Program preferred.

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well‑rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full‑time employees, we offer:

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision insurance (Eye Med)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

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As set forth in The Emily Program’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.