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Behavioral Health Technician (0.8 PM)- OVN

8001 Ravines Edge Court Columbus, OH 43235

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. 

Position Overview: 

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.

Schedule:

  • Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
  • 3rd shift, 10pm - 06:30am
  • Rotating weekends and holidays required (Pending staff needs)

Compensation Disclosure:

  • BHT I: Starting hourly range between $18.00-22.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

 

How Behavior Health Technicians Empower Recovery:  

  • Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
  • Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
  • Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
  • Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
  • Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/ related field preferred. (i.e. Paraprofessional, Mental Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Recovery Coach).
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive
  • Previous direct mental health experience preferred

What we offer: 

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.  

For full-time employees, we offer: 

  • HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 
  • Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
  • Vision insurance (EyeMed) 
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
  • Company-paid life insurance 
  • 401(k) plan available two months after start date
  • Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation 

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO. 

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