Behavioral Health Entry Level Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - FULL TIME - VARIED SHIFTS
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as and active and integral part of the Treatment Team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on the Unit assigned. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The BHT also provides group activities and assists with milieu management. The BHT will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and will work with patients of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development. The BHT will understand and implement verbal de-escalation and collaborative problem solving techniques. The BHT works under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
The Behavioral Health Technician position is considered an entry-level position in the Behavioral Health field and a career track of promotion to other positions of increased responsibility and salary is available.
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Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .
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Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION : High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development is preferred. One year in behavioral health REQUIRED.
Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Professional demeanor and appearance required.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We embrace diversity in our people, services and ideas. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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