Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time in Louisville, Tennessee
Description
Behavioral Health Technician
Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Dayshift (7am-7pm) and Full-Time Evening Shift (4pm-12am) (number of bonuses are limited)
Pay Range:
- $15 to $16/hour depending on education level and experience
Available Shifts:
FT Day Shift 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, with rotating weekends
FT Evenings 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, with rotating weekends
FT Nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, with rotating weekends
PRN (as needed) with a flat rate of $14.00/hour plus shift differentials
Shift Diffs range from $1.25 to $4.00 per hour.
Benefits:
Huge growth opportunities
Competitive hourly rates
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner while on shift
Handle with Care Training
CPR Training
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
Behavioral Health Technician responsibilities:
Providing direct care and close supervision of facility patients and documenting behavior
Developing positive, healthy relationships with patients and co-workers
Following facility policies & procedures, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as necessary
Act as a positive and healthy role model in using appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture
Hiring Requirements:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license required.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Problem Solving: Novice
Customer Focus: Novice
Safety Minded: Novice
Behaviors
Preferred
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- High School/GED or better
Preferred
Masters or better
Bachelors or better
Associates or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)