# Behavioral Health Technician - Behavioral Health Unit

- **Company:** Glens Falls Hospital
- **Published:** Jul 28, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, New York
- **Salary:** $18.75-28.13 per hour
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** BLS / CPR
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## About

**Compensation: **$18.75 - $28.13 / hour* (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.) *

**The Impact You Can Make** As a Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Technician or Crisis Services Technician, you are the heartbeat of our therapeutic environment. Working under the guidance of licensed nursing staff, you will provide vital, hands-on care to individuals navigating acute mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. This unique role allows you to make a profound difference by blending essential medical support with empathetic, trauma-informed advocacy in our secure Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit and brand-new Crisis Stabilization Unit.

**Why Choose Glens Falls Hospital?**

- **Paid Specialized Training**: Receive fully compensated, gold-standard crisis prevention and clinical orientation certifications (including CIT and BLS) upon hire.
- **The Ideal Stepping Stone**: Gain highly coveted, hands-on patient care hours perfect for individuals pursuing advanced degrees in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Nursing.
- **Comprehensive Clinical Exposure**: Gain diverse skills by cross-training in both acute inpatient care and emergency psychiatric crisis settings, working with all age groups from pediatric to adult populations.
- **Diverse Population Experience**: Gain invaluable skills working with both voluntarily admitted and acute patients across all age groups, including pediatric populations.
- **A Supportive Environment:** Benefit from structured on-the-job training, mentorship from licensed professionals, and a clear pathway for internal career growth.

**How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)**

**Patient Care & Therapeutic Support**

- Build trusting relationships with patients that emphasize personal recovery, resilience, and emotional regulation.
- Deliver trauma-informed care that minimizes restrictive measures and empowers patients to participate in their treatment plans.
- Assist and teach patients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and nutritional tracking.
- Facilitate therapeutic group activities, holiday celebrations, and movie nights in partnership with programming directors.

**Clinical & Technical Assistance**

- Perform core medical tasks, including taking vital signs, blood glucose checks, lab specimen collection, 12-lead EKGs, and phlebotomy (blood draws).
- Manage patient intake workflows, including charting, inventorying personal belongings, and orienting new patients to the unit.
- Observe and document patient behaviors, providing clear, timely written and verbal updates promptly to the Registered Nurse regarding any status changes.
- Support the unit by completing basic clerical tasks and escorting patients to off-unit activities.

**Safety & Crisis Intervention**

- Maintain unit safety and security by conducting safety rounds, room checks, video monitoring, and contraband searches.
- Provide direct visual observation for high-risk patients to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
- De-escalate tense situations, patient aggression, or behavioral crises using hospital-approved verbal and physical techniques.
- Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints only when necessary, strictly adhering to physician protocols and safety guidelines.

**What You Bring (Qualifications)**

- **Education**
  - High School Diploma or GED required;
  - Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related behavioral field is strongly preferred
- **Experience**:
  - 1–2 years of healthcare, patient care, or mental health experience is preferred, though a passion for compassionate care is our top priority.

o OPWDD experience or training highly desired

- **Certifications**: Basic Life Support (BLS), Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), and NAPPI certifications are required and fully provided by the hospital during your comprehensive onboarding process.
- **Core Capabilities**: Excellent communication skills, strong conflict de-escalation abilities, and a dedicated comfort level working with diverse populations in high-acuity medical environments.

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/behavioral-health-technician-behavioral-health-unit-glens-falls-hospital-4f243454-6c82-439e-a6c2-4a4b236011ab