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Behavioral Health Technician

Ascension·Kokomo, Indiana

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide direct behavioral health patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions. Observe patient behavior and report changes in condition to modify treatment plans.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Kokomo,
  • IN
  • Facility: Ascension St.
  • Vincent
  • Kokomo
  • Department/Specialty:
  • Behavioral
  • Health
  • Schedule: Rotating Shifts | PRN What You Will Do Provide direct behavioral health patient care. Assist patients with performing activities of daily living. Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Observe and record patient behavior and activities. Report any changes in condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan. Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • 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. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of specific job experience. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire, with crisis prevention and nurse aide credentials preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Activities Of Daily Living
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Patient Observation
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • BLS Provider

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Kokomo, Indiana
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 21, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Behavioral health roles in Indiana

Indiana behavioral-health roles often see steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with graduate training and an active associate-level license. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already licensed in Indiana and are progressing toward full licensure. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; a practical next step is to confirm your license status and match your graduate field to the posting before applying.

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