Behavioral Health Milieu Tech- 36hr

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Behavioral Health Milieu Technician (BHMT), are mental health employees who
provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental health
diagnoses and medical diagnoses. BHMT’s perform a vital, front-line function as
they observe, treat and interact with patients and families. Under the direct
supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit,
performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and
administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of
patients and families. The BHMT will also assist in educational, recreational
and therapeutic activities when deemed appropriate.

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 front-line support to pediatric patients with mental health and medical diagnoses. Assist with therapeutic activities and maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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 hold a current BLS/CPR certification and obtain Crisis Intervention training within three months.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationStress ManagementPhysical InterventionTrauma Informed CareMedical TerminologyData EntryInfection ControlPatient Observation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Connecticut Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Hartford, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement