Behavioral Health Technician

Advanced Behavioral Health has been providing psychological services since 2003 with a specialized focus on supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness. Our experienced team is committed to delivering compassionate person-centered behavioral health services tailored to each individuals needs. We are proud to be a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinic through Minnesota DHS reflecting our commitment to evidence-based high-quality care.

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct person-centered support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. The BHT works as part of an interdisciplinary team and assists clients with developing and practicing coping skills emotional regulation communication social skills daily living skills and other goals identified in their individualized treatment or support plans.

The ideal candidate is patient empathetic observant and able to maintain professional boundaries while building positive and therapeutic relationships with clients. The Behavioral Health Technician must be comfortable working with individuals who may experience emotional distress behavioral challenges or psychiatric symptoms.

This position operates under the direction and supervision of qualified clinical staff and does not independently diagnose or provide psychotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate respectful and person-centered support to clients with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Establish and maintain professional supportive relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
• Assist clients in practicing coping skills emotional regulation communication problem-solving and social skills.
• Observe and document client behaviors mood functioning progress and significant changes.
• Collect and accurately record behavioral or service-related data as directed by clinical staff.
• Follow individualized treatment plans behavioral strategies safety plans and other clinical recommendations.
• Complete timely accurate objective and professional documentation of services and client interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect client privacy in accordance with applicable laws regulations and organizational policies.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity respect patience and professionalism in all interactions.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of cognitive emotional and behavioral functioning.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelors degree in psychology social work behavioral health human services special education counseling or a related field.
• Previous experience working with individuals with mental illness intellectual disabilities developmental disabilities traumatic brain injury or behavioral health needs.
• Experience in a behavioral health residential community-based clinical or human-services setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care positive behavioral supports motivational interviewing or DBT concepts.
• Experience using electronic health records and clinical documentation Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a training or qualifications applicable to Minnesota behavioral health services are highly desirable.

Benefits
Advanced Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally. Depending on employment status and eligibility benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan and/or employer contribution
• Employee assistance program