Behavioral Health Technician
Indiana University Health
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- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 23
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Indiana University Health
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
Join IU Health! Be part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
What you'll do
- Provide basic patient care and ensure the safety and security of all patients
- Conduct trained observations and report findings accurately to the mental health team or designated staff
- Attend and actively participate in group therapy sessions
- Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients as directed
- Perform basic triage duties when required to support clinical operations
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1-3 years of relevant healthcare or mental health experience
- Basic computer skills required
- Associate’s Degree (preferred)
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
Basic computer skills
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Perks
- professional development
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Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician
Department: Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient
Location: Riley Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Shift: Full-Time Day Shift
Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Technician provides essential basic care and maintains the safety and security of patients under the supervision of the professional behavioral health team. This role involves making trained observations, reporting findings to the mental health team, participating in group therapy sessions, and assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The technician may also perform basic triage duties as assigned, supporting the overall mental health care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide basic patient care and ensure the safety and security of all patients.
Conduct trained observations and report findings accurately to the mental health team or designated staff.
Attend and actively participate in group therapy sessions.
Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients as directed.
Perform basic triage duties when required to support clinical operations.
Qualifications & Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate’s Degree preferred.
Requires 1-3 years of relevant healthcare or mental health experience.
Basic computer skills required.
Join IU Health! Be part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
To learn more about our benefits, visit: IU Health Benefits