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PRN Behavioral Health Tech

UHS·Springfield, Illinois

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Behavioral Health Tech provides direct patient care and facilitates a safe, therapeutic environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, documenting patient data, leading group sessions, and performing crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

  • Our Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained.
  • Primary responsibilities include recording patient vital signs, assisting with head to toe assessments and proper clinical documentation, maintaining all patient health data and records, running therapeutic group sessions, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention and performing observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.
  • Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97-bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois.
  • We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth.
  • We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois!
  • We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
  • A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
  • Much more online at http://www.lincolnprairiebhc.com/ Benefits for this position include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020.
  • In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is preferred.

Experience

  • Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree in a mental health field preferred. Previous experience with behavioral health patients or special needs populations is also preferred.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient assessment
  • Safety monitoring
  • Clinical documentation
  • Behavioral health support
  • Therapeutic group facilitation
  • Mental health treatment
  • Observation rounds

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive compensation
  • Prescription drug plans
  • Career development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Discounted stock plan
  • SoFi student loan refinancing program

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Posted
Apr 10, 2026
Closes
Apr 10, 2027
Application
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UH

Hiring organization

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health tech positions in Illinois are commonly driven by ongoing inpatient and outpatient staffing needs, especially for candidates with direct patient-support experience. This PRN role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, prefer a mental health bachelor’s degree, and require CPR plus patient aggression management certification within 90 days. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.

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