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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Full Time - Varied Shifts

UHS·Streamwood, Illinois

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

The Behavioral Health Technician provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling within a safe and therapeutic milieu. They assist with activities of daily living, facilitate group activities, and implement crisis intervention techniques.

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.
  • Streamwood/UHS offers a competitive salary package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
  • Additional benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision STD/LTD Life Insurance Employer matching 401(k) Stock Option purchase Tuition Reimbursement Pet Insurance Numerous other voluntary benefits 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 One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
  • Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024.
  • UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
  • Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S.
  • States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning
  • UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in behavioral health and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Documentation
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Verbal De-escalation
  • Milieu Management
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Growth And Development Understanding

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Stock Option Purchase

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Streamwood, Illinois
Posted
Apr 14, 2026
Closes
Apr 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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 roles in Illinois

Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.

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