Behavioral Health Technician

• Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician
• Department: Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient
• Location: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
• Shift: Full-Time Day Shift

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician provides essential basic care and maintains the safety and security of patients under the supervision of the professional behavioral health team.

This role involves making trained observations, reporting findings to the mental health team, participating in group therapy sessions, and assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The technician may also perform basic triage duties as assigned, supporting the overall mental health care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and ensure the safety and security of all patients.
• Conduct trained observations and report findings accurately to the mental health team or designated staff.
• Attend and actively participate in group therapy sessions.
• Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients as directed.
• Perform basic triage duties when required to support clinical operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant healthcare or mental health experience.
• Basic computer skills required.

Join IU Health! Be part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment.

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• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.

We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.