The Emily Program

Provides personalized eating disorder treatment programs

Behavioral Health Technician 1

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSeattle, WA, USA$22 - $28In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
An associate degree or higher, or at least two years of healthcare experience in a similar position or related field, is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; or a relevant certification or licensure, is preferred.
At least six months of direct client care or milieu experience in a mental or behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders, is preferred.
Completion of the Preceptor Program is preferred.
Employees at residential sites must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to drive.
Employees at residential sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Employees at residential sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Employees at residential sites in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Facilitate therapeutic activity groups, which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, and games.
Participate in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
Provide milieu support, including escorting clients to on-site provider appointments.
Engage, coach, and support residents as needed.
Participate in scheduled supervision and seek supervision when needed.
Complete clinical documentation in compliance with The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policies and regulatory standards.
Maintain the confidentiality of current and former clients' protected health information as directed by state and federal law and company policy, and maintain confidentiality of employee personal information when accessed through the position.
Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information, including trade secrets, sensitive company information, and other company information not publicly available.
Complete all assigned mandatory trainings.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree or higher, or at least two years of healthcare experience in a similar position or related field.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; or a relevant certification or licensure.
At least six months of direct client care or milieu experience in a mental or behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders.
Completion of the Preceptor Program.

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.

Compensation Range:

Behavioral Health Technician: $22.00 - $28.00

Final compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for position.

Schedule

Full Time - 32 hours/week
Day Shift - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30am - 3:00pm
Saturday availability required

How Behavioral Health Technicians Empower Recovery:

Facilitates therapeutic activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, games etc.)
Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks
Provides milieu support including escorting clients to on-site provider appointments
Ability to engage, coach, and support residents as needed
Participates in scheduled supervision and seeks supervision when needed
Completes clinical documentation in compliance with The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policies and regulatory standards
Maintains at all times the confidentiality of former and current clients’ protected health information, as directed by state and federal law, and Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policy. Additionally, maintain confidentiality in any position with access to employee personal information.
Maintains at all times the confidentiality of proprietary information, which includes but is not limited to, trade secrets, sensitive company information, and generally any company information not made available to the public.
Completes all assigned mandatory trainings
Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/ related field preferred. (i.e. Paraprofessional, Mental Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Recovery Coach).
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred.

Professional Qualifications:

This is an entry-level position; however, 6+ months of direct client care / milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders is preferred.
Completion of Preceptor Program preferred.

Other Qualifications:

Employees at Residential sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
Employees at Residential are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Employees at Residential sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
Vision insurance (EyeMed)
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) plan available two months after start date
Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

About the Company

The Emily Program

Provides personalized eating disorder treatment programs

The Emily Program helps people with eating disorders across the United States by providing personalized treatment in multiple settings, including residential, day treatment, outpatient care, and telehealth. It serves adolescents and adults with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and develops individualized care plans that address each client’s needs. Its care works through a combination of in-person and remote services, designed to support long-term recovery and is supported by collaborations with healthcare providers and the University of Minnesota Medical School for clinical expertise and research. Revenue comes from private pay, insurance reimbursements, and healthcare partnerships. The program also offers family resources and community events to support the client’s recovery and maintain accessibility for families.”} EMT 2.0 002? Please ignore the extraneous text. } 》 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1993

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