Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician - Henry Ford Health

About the Department

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Make a difference through specialized behavioral health services that support individuals and families across every stage of care. Our behavioral health teams provide compassionate, recovery-focused treatment in collaborative environments designed to promote wellness, resilience, and long-term success.

Pay: 16.21-22.68/hr

Hours: Midnights - 11pm-7:30am, Full Time

Role Overview

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care to individuals with addiction, behavioral problems, or mental health challenges. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, you will ensure a safe and supportive environment, fostering positive interactions and maximizing patient wellbeing.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct patient care activities in accordance with established policies and patient care plans.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Offer comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support to patients.
• Assess patients and gather relevant data for their care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to deliver quality, safe care.
• Notify management of significant patient care issues.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology, or related field, OR one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Ability to physically manage patients in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation and maintain active certification.
• Complete WELLE training within the first three months and maintain active certification (location specific).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting.

• Venipuncture and SUD experience preferred