Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Technician
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives.
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS)
has immediate openings for full- and part-time
Behavioral Health Technicians
to support individuals in our brand-new Receiving Center (RC) – a first-of-its-kind initiative providing rapid response, short-term stabilization, and coordinated follow-up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Be part of this exciting new program from the very beginning!
We offer flexible scheduling for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Limited part-time 1st shift hours are also available.
In addition to the base hourly pay, the following differentials apply:
1st Shift:
+$0.75/hour
2nd Shift:
+$1.25/hour
3rd Shift:
+$1.75/hour
Weekend Days (Fri 3:00 pm - Mon 7:00 am):
+$1/hour
About the Crisis Receiving Center The Hamilton County RC is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and high-quality care.
Why Work at GCBHS? As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCBHS seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. We are a non-profit with over 650 staff serving 30,000+ individuals annually.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Flexible schedules + mileage reimbursement
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
State Funded Bonus eligibility
Full health, dental & vision benefits
403(b) Retirement with agency match
Tuition Assistance (up to $2,500 per semester for MSW/MA Counseling)
Free CEUs + License Supervision
Internship/Practicum opportunities (priority for current staff)
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
Position Summary The Behavioral Health Technician provides
direct support and supervision
to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment while supporting client engagement, safety monitoring, and crisis de-escalation.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide observation, engagement, and crisis support
Assist with safety monitoring, de-escalation, and intake/orientation
Accurately document client interactions and incidents
Communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Promote trauma-informed and culturally competent care
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma (required)
Experience with mental health or substance use populations preferred
Flexibility, professionalism, and resilience in fast-paced settings
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods (up to 12hr shifts)
Must be physically able to participate in appropriate and approved crisis management techniques.
Adequate hearing and vision to assess patient behavior, respond to alarms, and observe
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment that may include exposure to unpredictable behaviors.
Must possess the physical and mental endurance to respond to prolonged crises or emergencies without a decline in performance or judgment
Location:
Cincinnati, OH - Crisis Receiving Center
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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS)
has immediate openings for full- and part-time
Behavioral Health Technicians
to support individuals in our brand-new Receiving Center (RC) – a first-of-its-kind initiative providing rapid response, short-term stabilization, and coordinated follow-up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Be part of this exciting new program from the very beginning!
We offer flexible scheduling for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Limited part-time 1st shift hours are also available.
In addition to the base hourly pay, the following differentials apply:
1st Shift:
+$0.75/hour
2nd Shift:
+$1.25/hour
3rd Shift:
+$1.75/hour
Weekend Days (Fri 3:00 pm - Mon 7:00 am):
+$1/hour
About the Crisis Receiving Center The Hamilton County RC is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and high-quality care.
Why Work at GCBHS? As the region's most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCBHS seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. We are a non-profit with over 650 staff serving 30,000+ individuals annually.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Flexible schedules + mileage reimbursement
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
State Funded Bonus eligibility
Full health, dental & vision benefits
403(b) Retirement with agency match
Tuition Assistance (up to $2,500 per semester for MSW/MA Counseling)
Free CEUs + License Supervision
Internship/Practicum opportunities (priority for current staff)
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
Position Summary The Behavioral Health Technician provides
direct support and supervision
to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, trauma-informed environment while supporting client engagement, safety monitoring, and crisis de-escalation.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide observation, engagement, and crisis support
Assist with safety monitoring, de-escalation, and intake/orientation
Accurately document client interactions and incidents
Communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Promote trauma-informed and culturally competent care
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma (required)
Experience with mental health or substance use populations preferred
Flexibility, professionalism, and resilience in fast-paced settings
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods (up to 12hr shifts)
Must be physically able to participate in appropriate and approved crisis management techniques.
Adequate hearing and vision to assess patient behavior, respond to alarms, and observe
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment that may include exposure to unpredictable behaviors.
Must possess the physical and mental endurance to respond to prolonged crises or emergencies without a decline in performance or judgment
Location:
Cincinnati, OH - Crisis Receiving Center
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