Behavioral Health Technician

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has immediate openings for full- and part-time Behavioral Health Techniciansto support individuals in our brand-new Receiving Center (RC) a first-of-its-kind initiative providing rapid response short-term stabilization and coordinated follow-up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Be part of this exciting new program from the very beginning!

We have immediate openings for:

1st shift: Monday Tuesday 1 weekend day (Saturday/Sunday) 7a-3p

3rd Shift: Friday Saturday 11p-7a

In addition to the base hourly pay the following differentials apply:

• 1st Shift: $0.75/hour

• 2nd Shift: $1.25/hour

• 3rd Shift: $1.75/hour

• Weekend Days (Fri 3:00 pm Mon 7:00 am): Additional $1/hour

The Hamilton County RC is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This project is a partnership with local law enforcement aimed at providing rapid intervention and high-quality care.

As the regions most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization GCBHS seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. We are a non-profit with over 650 staff serving 30000 individuals annually.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Flexible schedules mileage reimbursement

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• State Funded Bonus eligibility

• Full health dental & vision benefits

• 403(b) Retirement with agency match

• Tuition Assistance (up to $2500 per semester for MSW/MA Counseling)

• Free CEUs License Supervision

• Internship/Practicum opportunities (priority for current staff)

• Annual discretionary performance bonuses

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support and supervision to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe trauma-informed environment while supporting client engagement safety monitoring and crisis de-escalation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide observation engagement and crisis support

• Assist with safety monitoring de-escalation and intake/orientation

• Accurately document client interactions and incidents

• Communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Promote trauma-informed and culturally competent care
  
  

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma (required)

• Experience with mental health or substance use populations preferred

• Flexibility professionalism and resilience in fast-paced settings

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand walk and remain on feet for extended periods (up to 12hr shifts)
• Must be physically able to participate in appropriate and approved crisis management techniques.
• Adequate hearing and vision to assess patient behavior respond to alarms and observe
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-stress environment that may include exposure to unpredictable behaviors.
• Must possess the physical and mental endurance to respond to prolonged crises or emergencies without a decline in performance or judgment

Location: Cincinnati OH Crisis Receiving Center