Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Behavioral Health Technician (MHT) - Career Opportunity
- We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness.
- Full-Time: 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hr shifts available.
Our Regular Shifts Are
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
- 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
- 3:00 pm - 7:00 am
- 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Rotating Weekends for All Shifts
We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times.
Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday
Job Description & Essential Duties
Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
- Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed
- Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions
- Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
- Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
- Assist in management of aggressive behaviors
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
- Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred
Successful Candidates Must Also Be Able To
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
- Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques
- Benefits: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/
- Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!!
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free meals!
- Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.
- Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
- A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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