Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time Swing Shift
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·Battle Creek, Michigan
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·Battle Creek, Michigan
Manage the daily milieu of a residential psychiatric facility to ensure client safety and maintain a therapeutic environment. Provide direct support for clients' functional needs, including ADLs, group engagement, and crisis prevention.
Pasadena Villa Great Lakes is a residential psychiatric facility located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Our campus provides a beautiful modern aesthetic in a therapeutic environment, ideal for healing and recovery, including areas for reflection, outdoor walking trails, a pond water feature, and a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center.
Team driven culture based on our 5 Star Service Commitment Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan) 100% Company Paid Life & ADD 401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts Parental Leave Generous Team Member Referral Program How You Will Contribute: Behavioral Health Technicians interact with clients throughout the shift while assisting and supporting clients with functionally needs. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Behavioral Health Technicians are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients’ status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting in the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s). Essential Responsibilities Actively participates and engages clients in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings. Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks. Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate. Therapeutically interacts with the client in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings, maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior. Recognizes client’s level of behavioral functioning and modifies approaches accordingly to include recognizing mood changes and developing DBT coping skills. Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, group and milieu notes in a timely and accurate manner. Follows through with clinical precautions effectively, including visual clinical observations. Transport clients to appointments, supporting client while regulating in community. Identifies and recognizes triggers for escalation with each client, and utilize de-escalation techniques, focusing on prevention of crisis. Supports medication compliance and management of client self-administration. Conducting client belonging search, inventory and notifying therapist of any contraband. Supports discharge processes, as needed. Additional Responsibilities Conduct chart audits following program policy timelines, as requested. Demonstrates an ability to adapt to changes in the facility function, management styles, and facility routines. Reads, understands, and adheres to all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests. Attends all supervisory trainings within assigned time frames as required by the facility. Writes clearly, informatively, and effectively. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsWhat We're Seeking High school diploma or equivalent preferred, bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Position requires a minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting. Other Requirements Valid Driver’s License, vehicle insurance and acceptable driving record required. Clearance of criminal background, TB test, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to complete within the first 30 days of employment. Pasadena Villa provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJP123
Requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and at least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting. Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and current CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
Behavioral health technician roles in Michigan are commonly tied to inpatient, residential, and community-based care settings, where consistent coverage and patient support are important. This position is competitive because it asks for behavioral healthcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and reliable transportation, while offering benefits such as parental leave, 401(k) match, and flexible health, dental, and vision options. Before applying, confirm your certification dates and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
