Behavioral Health Technician
Bradford Health Servicesa day ago
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Summary
Bradford Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join their team in Madison, working the 2nd Shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. The role involves providing direct care and support to individuals with mental health challenges.
About the Role
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals with mental health and emotional challenges by providing direct care and assistance under the supervision of clinical staff. Your responsibilities will include conducting clinical assessments, ensuring patient safety, participating in crisis intervention, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and assisting with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
About You
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Certification or training in behavioral health, mental health, or related area is required.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health disorders, including crisis intervention and patient care.
- Ability to maintain clinical documentation accurately and comply with healthcare regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
- If recovering, two (2) years of continuous verifiable sobriety.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related behavioral health field.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or residential treatment setting.
- Training or certification in CPR, First Aid, or Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
- Familiarity with Substance Abuse Disorders (SUD) populations and specialized care approaches.
- Knowledge of discharge planning processes and community resource coordination.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
Bradford Health Services
Bradford Health Services has been treating alcoholism and drug addiction for over 40 years. Our proven evidence-based approach is effective and affordable. Our mission is to bring hope to our patients and their families and lead them on the path of recovery. Bradford’s complete continuum of care offers individualized and structured care, focusing on physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Bradford treats patients from across the nation from our inpatient, residential, partial or intensive outpatient treatment programs. We have facilities across the Southeast. Our services are individualized to meet patients at their need.
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