(On-Call) Behavioral Health Technician - Residential Programs

Description

On-Call Behavioral Health Tech - Residential Programs

Hiring Range : $20.07-$24.58 per hour

Additional Pay With Shift Differentials! (Up To An Additional $1.25 / Hr)

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring On-Call Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) to support clients in our Subacute Recovery Services programs : the KMHS Residential Treatment Center and the Pacific Hope and Recovery Center. BHTs play a critical role in creating a safe, recovery-oriented environment by assisting clients with daily routines, providing emotional support, monitoring behaviors, and facilitating therapeutic activities. This is an ideal opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the behavioral health field, especially for those interested in pursuing a clinical career.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Take appropriate measures to meet the client's daily basic needs for health and safety, including but not limited to the following tasks :

Prepare and serve meals,

Facilitate approved group activities

Paperwork relating to admission and discharge,

Minimum Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE : Entry level (no prior related work experience)

Valid Washington Food Handler card. (can be obtained after hire)

LICENSURE : Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration (can be obtained after hire)

Preferred Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE : Experienced (minimum two years of job-related experience)

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

Mental / Physical Requirements :

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.