Behavioral Health Technician

Position: Psychiatric Social Health Technician / Behavioral Health Technician

Location: New York, NY 10016

Contract: 13 weeks with strong possibility of extension

Shift: Evening

Guaranteed hours per week: 37.50

Pay: $35 to $37/hr on W2

Key Responsibilities:

• Support patients with daily activities and therapeutic interventions
• Monitor patient behavior and report observations to clinical staff
• Assist in maintaining a safe and structured treatment environment
• Provide emotional support and reinforce treatment plans
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and unit policies

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health experience
• AHA BLS Certification (required)
• Strong communication and patient interaction skills
• Ability to work in a secure, inpatient behavioral health setting

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.