Behavioral Health Technician 2nd Shift - Hospital
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Job Description
About the Role
Join RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH as a Behavioral Health Technician – 2nd Shift – $17-$19/hr in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Owensboro, KY 42301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $17.00 - $19.
Key Responsibilities
- provide 1:1 instruction utilizing the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based upon an individual.
- Provide 1:1 and group instruction in communication, ADLs, behavior, social skills, and academics as outlined.
- implement structured activities in coordination with Recreation Therapy staff.
Requirements
- stress situations. Basic knowledge of child and adolescent development. Basic Understanding of behavior intervention plans and ABA strategies.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $17 - $19/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH as a Behavioral Health Technician – 2nd Shift – $17-$19/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $17 - $19/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Supervision, Applied Behavior Analysis, De-escalation Techniques, Role Modeling, Confidentiality, Communication, Teamwork, Observation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician supervises children and adolescents in a hospital setting, providing a safe and therapeutic environment and utilizing ABA principles for individualized intervention plans. Responsibilities include assessing mood changes, using de-escalation techniques, supporting pat...
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