Behavioral Health Technician

IU Health

1 day ago

Indianapolis, IndianaPart TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join IU Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – PRN/Part-Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and monitor patient safety and behavior.

Make trained observations and report findings to the mental health team or designated staff.

Participate in group therapy sessions and other therapeutic activities.

Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate’s Degree preferred.

Experience: 1

3 years relevant experience in mental health, behavioral health, or related healthcare setting preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join IU Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – PRN/Part-Time.

Key Skills

Patient carePatient safetyBehavioral healthMental healthGroup therapyTriageObservationCommunicationTeamworkComputer skills

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at IU Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Patient safety, Behavioral health, Mental health, Group therapy, Triage, Observation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care, monitors safety, and assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges. They also participate in group therapy sessions and perform basic triage duties under the supervision of the behavioral health team.

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