Lead Behavioral Health Tech- 36hr
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Job Description
The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (LBHT) is a mental health employee that provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental illnesses and/or developmental disabilities. LBHTs perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, treat, and interact with patients and families.
This position serves as the eyes, ears, and hands of the diagnosing professional. Assist with performing personal grooming and other activities of daily living. The LBHT may also assist in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities when deemed appropriate.
LBHT is responsible for oversight of all behavioral health technicians and plans for patients who are considered high-risk.
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.
Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.
Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on care and observation for patients with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities. Oversee other behavioral health technicians and manage care plans for high-risk patients.
Requirements
Requires an Associate degree with six months of patient care experience or a high school diploma with three years of mental health experience. Must possess BLS/CPR certification and obtain de-escalation certification within three months.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Behavioral Health Tech- 36hr at Connecticut Children's a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 164 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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