Behavioral Health Technician job at Wexford Health Sources Pontiac, IL, US

Job Description

To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for morning and evening shifts FACILITY: Pontiac Correctional Center LOCATION: Pontiac, IL PAY RATE: $23.98/hr. to $30/hr. Are you ready for a BHT role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate ? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care -and it starts with you. Position Summary The Behavioral Health Technician is a part of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and works directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled inmates providing therapeutic services within mental health programs and units. The Behavioral Health Technician plans and conducts a variety of specifically assigned therapeutic client activities and provides supervision and leadership of activities appropriate to the program involved. Activities are correlated with client needs, are based on treatment plans and are designed to help achieve self-adjustment and clinical stabilization. You'll do more than just deliver care. You'll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives. Why Work with Wexford Health?

Annual Increases
40 Paid Days Off Per Year
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 50% Match
Company-paid Short-term Disability and life insurance
Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Free CEUs
Paid lunch breaks
Pet Insurance
Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related

Active CPR certification-Accepted:
American Red Cross
American Heart Association

Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates. Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives. Apply today and become the BHT your community needs. 23410 , , , , , To Apply for this Job Click Here Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

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Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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