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Behavioral Health Worker First Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania's only private psychiatric hospital. First Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents and adults and is at the center of an integrated mental health delivery system. Our facility in Kingston, Pennsylvania provides an environment conducive to recovery and healing. Personal attention is integral to our treatment philosophy which combines a team of experienced professionals with compassionate and respectful care. First Hospital is currently recruiting for entry level and experienced Behavioral Health Workers. We have available positions on all shifts (days, evening, nights and weekends); full time, part time, and per diem. Behavior health workers facilitate individual and group activities, administer program schedules, and assist in monitoring patient treatment plans. Behavior health workers work directly with patients, and provide a valuable support mechanism for nursing. This is a great opportunity for college students and anyone interested in behavior health careers. Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, and be able to maintain a calm demeanor using tact when working with patients. Basic Life Support and Safe Crisis Management must be completed by the end of orientation. The Behavior Health Worker position requires the ability to work with nursing in fostering a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. First Hospital offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401k match program, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and a comprehensive paid time off program. Please apply at: http://www.careershealthcare.com/job/Pennsylvania/WilkesBarre-Behav-Hosp/1756372 First Hospital is an affiliate of Commonwealth Health and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-20bebce612afc741aab3cb9d6b776647Jobelephant.com. Keywords: Mental Health Technician, Location: Wilkes Barre, PA - 18711