Behavioral Health Technician

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world.

As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more.

With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you'll work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, direct patient care that transforms lives.

You'll support patients navigating addiction, behavioral health challenges, and mental health conditions by creating safe, therapeutic environments where healing and recovery can flourish.

Your positive interactions, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to patient wellbeing will be essential to our team's success.

You'll take ownership of patient care by proactively identifying and communicating significant clinical concerns to your manager, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of one year of college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology, or related field
• OR at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience
• OR applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting (location dependent)

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients with compassion, empathy, encouragement, and support

• Analytical skills to assess patients and gather clinically relevant data
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver quality, safe patient care
• Proactive communication and clinical observation skills

Certifications/Licensures Required

BLS Heartsaver Certification (must be completed during orientation and maintained as active)

WELLE Certification (must be completed within first three months of employment and maintained as active; location specific)