Description
Guidelight Health provides insurance-based intermediate levels of care that are structured, transformative, personalized and accessible. Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're passionate about fostering?an environment?where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included.
Summary:
Guidelight Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. The Behavioral Health Technician will play a crucial role in providing direct support and assistance to patients undergoing mental health treatment. Under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals, the Behavioral Health Technician will implement treatment plans, facilitate therapeutic activities, and ensure the safety and well-being of patients within our care.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with academic institutions and families to ensure students maintain educational progress while in treatment.
- Provide individualized educational support tailored to the needs of each adolescent, adapting curricula and lesson plans where necessary.
- Serve as a liaison between educational institutions and Guidelight Health staff to ensure seamless communication and support for student academic requirements.
- Develop and implement educational strategies that align with the therapeutic goals of the adolescent's treatment plan.
- Assist in creating an environment that fosters both academic achievement and emotional well-being.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate educational needs and progress, while keeping accurate records of student performance and engagement.
- Maintain a structured yet flexible learning environment that is conducive to both learning and therapeutic support.
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate educational services with treatment plans.
- Provide guidance to adolescents to help them improve study habits, time management, and academic confidence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience working with adolescents, ideally within a behavioral health or special education setting.
- Proven experience in educational planning and facilitating curriculum for students with diverse learning needs.
- Strong understanding of mental health issues and their impact on learning and development.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, counselors, and case managers.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a passion for working with adolescents.
