Behavioral Health Tech Helen DeVos

Corewell Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 11 days ago

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation. They collaborate with the nursing and medical teams to implement behavioral plans and assist with daily patient care tasks.

About the department The Resource Center is made up of Nurses, Nurse Technicians and Behavioral Health Technicians.

Team members in this department support the unit of greatest need each day at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

As a part of the Resource Center, team members care for various patient populations and have the experience of supporting a different unit each day.

The patients, families, and team members all greatly value and appreciate the help and expertise that the Resource Center team provides daily.

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital We fight for every child.

With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S.

News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers.

We believe in the possibility of every child's future.

Because it's only impossible until it isn't.

We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.

Scope of work The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a role that provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient requiring direct observation.

Working under the delegation of the Bedside RN, the BHT collaborates with the Nurse, Behavioral Health team, MSW, and the Medical Team to upload the established behavioral plan for the patient.

The BHT is trained in verbal de-escalation and situational awareness and provided education on the variety of patient populations encountered.

The BHT is cross-trained to a limited scope of the Nursing Technician role to learn the skills and tasks of daily patient care and ADLs.

Employees in this role love the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life when they are going through a difficult time.

They enjoy providing care, offering a supportive environment, and partnering with various disciplines.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent Psychiatric unit experience Preferred CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required.

How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Staffing Office Float Pool HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work 7:00pm-7:30am Days Worked variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.
We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have experience working in a psychiatric unit. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

high school
Collaboration
De-escalation
Patient care
ADLs
Safety management
Patient observation
Behavioral health
Situational awareness
Therapeutic environment
Psychiatric unit support

Benefits

Retirement options
Comprehensive benefits package
Identity theft protection
On-demand pay program
Discounts directory
Home and auto insurance

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted: Aug 28, 2026
Application: Employer website

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