Behavioral Health Technician

$49,878 - $49,878/Yr

Wexford Health

Full-time

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Behavioral Health Technician plays a crucial role in providing therapeutic services to mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled inmates at the IL River Correctional Center. This position involves planning and conducting therapeutic activities, supervising clients, and contributing to their clinical stabilization and self-adjustment. The technician works as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, ensuring that the needs of the clients are met through structured activities and support.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts a variety of specifically assigned client activities appropriate to the designated program.
• Provides leadership for one or more groups of clients in one phase of the total therapeutic activities program.
• Evaluates clients' capabilities and prepares recommendations on placement of clients in activity programs.
• Assists in maintaining administrative and clinical records.
• Requests supplies and equipment needed for assigned activities.
• Provides individual instruction for clients as required.
• Performs all duties and activities per the Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures and IDOC Administrative Directives.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Current CPR Certification from an accepted provider (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute).

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities.
• Ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related to activities.

Benefits

• Annual Increase
• 40 Paid Days Off per year
• BlueCross BlueShield Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account