Mental Health Technician- 3,000 Hiring Bonus!

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Omaha, NE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youre passionate about helping youth thrive Boys Town National Research Hospital needs you. As a Behavioral Health Technician youll guide support and mentor youth in a safe structured environment using our proven Psychoeducational Model. Your influence can change the course of a childs lifestarting today.


What Youll Be Doing:
Supervising and ensuring the safety of youth in a residential setting
Teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors using the Boys Town model
Providing documentation and feedback on youth progress
Participating in group activities and therapeutic routines
Supporting youth in crisis and maintaining a professional calm presence
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Benefits Youll Enjoy:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
401(k) Retirement Plan 100% Employer Match up to 6%
Paid Vacation Sick Time and Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance Continue your education with our support
Employee Assistance Program Confidential help for you and your family
Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Hiring Bonus: $3000!!!

Pay: $18.50 Shift differential

Schedule:

Full Time and Part Time Day; 7 AM to 3:30 PM working every other weekend

  • FT - 40 hours per week

  • PT - 32 or 24 hours per week

Full Time and Part Time Evenings; 2:30pm to11:00pm. Workingon weekdays and every other weekend.

  • FT - 40 hours per week

  • PT - 32 or 24 hours per week

Part Time- Every Weekend Shifts Available

Click the link below to hear testimonials from some of our current Behavioral Health Techs:

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Provides consistent monitoring and safety of youth under your supervision to assure safety in all program and non-program areas. Follows policy and procedures regarding monitoring youth in high risk areas i.e. bathroom overnight time out outings and seclusion. Complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations. Follows all hospital program state Medicaid and Joint Commission guidelines and regulations regarding safety.

  • Follows and implements PEM guidelines consistently and effectively assists youth in changing behavioral patterns by providing feedback through proactive teaching effective praise corrective teaching follow up teaching and modeling appropriate social and life skills. Conducts teaching consistent with classroom training model. Meets the required rate of teaching interactions as set by direct supervisor.

  • Provides required documentation of youth behavior and activity in behaviorally specific language. Consistently meets required timelines for documentation and follows all program and hospital documentation guidelines.

  • Builds trusting and supportive relationships with youth through acts of fairness concern effectiveness and pleasantness when implementing the (PEM) Psychoeducational model. Actively participates in group activities using effective quality components when teaching to youth behavior and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

  • Displays professionalism by achieving high standards in the following components. (Honesty/Integrity Learning/Adhering to all Policies Communicates Effectively Accepts/Implements Feedback Productivity/Creativity and Job Development/Initiative).

  • Implements a proactive approach in making decisions that positively impact the program. Responds effectively to concerns or crisis in the program and remains calm and solution focused when communicating information.

  • Ensures all policies and procedures are implemented and met consistently including all scheduled expectations.

  • Provides direct feedback to co-workers and supervisors to ensure best care treatment at services are being provided consistently to all we serve. Assists in staff and program development. Takes initiative to make the program better.

  • Follows the chain of command and communicates any questions or concerns to direct supervisor in a professional productive manner.

  • Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to demonstrate tolerance to work under adverse conditions such as constant interruptions inappropriate behaviors and dealing with potential verbal and physical threats from youth.

  • Ability to resolve conflict in crisis situations.

  • Ability to communicate concisely and work well with diverse professional staff youth and co-workers.

  • Ability to maintain appropriate level of confidentiality.

  • Ability to affect planned change in a positive manner.

  • Ability to maintain competencies in all areas including CPR PEM and the personal restraint model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR PEM and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.

  • Participation in advanced training activities required.

  • Minimum 20 years of age required.

  • Up to date with all immunizations required by Employee Health.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Some college credit preferred.

  • Experience working with children preferred.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process contact us at 1-.


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If youre passionate about helping youth thrive Boys Town National Research Hospital needs you. As a Behavioral Health Technician youll guide support and mentor youth in a safe structured environment using our proven Psychoeducational Model. Your influence can change the course of a childs lifestarti...
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Key Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Patient Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Intake Experience
  • Case Management
  • Experience with Children
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Psychotherapy
  • PTSD Care
  • Social Work
  • Addiction Counseling

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Boys Town Hospital, a non-profit medical center, provides clinical and hospital care and is a leader in research, education and pediatric care.

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