Behavioral Health Technician Residential Adolescent Unit

Your future role at a glance

Location:Anderson, IN

Facility:Anderson Center

Department/Specialty: Residential AdolescentUnit

Schedule:Days | Part Time | 7:00am - 3:30pm, Every other weekend requirement

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Establish meaningful therapeutic relationships with adolescent patients to foster a safe, trusting environment conducive to emotional healing.

• Deliver compassionate direct care and therapeutic interventions that support each patient’s unique treatment goals and daily physical needs.

• Monitor and document behavioral trends with precision, ensuring the clinical team has the insights needed to provide high-quality, responsive care.

• Advocate for patient progress by reporting real-time changes in condition and collaborating on vital adjustments to their individualized treatment plans.

• Behavioral Interventions:Implementing individualized behavior plans (BIPs) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to reduce problem behaviors and increase positive actions.
• Safety and Supervision:Ensuring the safety of residents through constant monitoring, regular room checks, and following crisis intervention or de-escalation guidelines.
• Support for Daily Living:Helping adolescents with daily tasks, such as hygiene, mealtimes, and room cleanliness.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention preferred.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Residential unit must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check.
• Previous behavioral health experience highly preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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