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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Full Time - Varied Shifts
The BHT provides continuous patient care, supervision, and role modeling for children, adolescents, and adults within a therapeutic milieu. Key duties include crisis intervention, managing activities of daily living, and facilitating group activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
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 is required, while a bachelor's degree in a healthcare or human services field is preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in behavioral health and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
high school
bachelor degree
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Patient Care
Crisis Intervention
Patient Supervision
Verbal De-escalation
Milieu Management
Collaborative Problem Solving
Group Activity Facilitation
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Matching
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
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2027
Application
Employer website
Market context
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.
