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**Why Join Unison Health?** Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: **Making Lives Better.** **Compensation & Benefits:** - **Starting Pay: $**26.00 an hour + Shift differential - Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year - Medical with federal minimum deductibles - Dental and vision coverage - Retirement planning and employer contribution - Apply to Hear More! **Position Summary:** Unison Health is seeking compassionate and motivated **Lead** **Behavioral Health Technician** to join our **Children’s Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP)**. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families by providing care, support, and encouragement in a safe, home-like environment. **Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights:** - Serve as the lead decision maker for the shift - Assist in new staff onboarding - Lead afternoon shift huddle (include point review) - Assign evening staff responsibilities - Assist with call offs - Communicate concerns to program manager and/or director - Support crisis response and behavioral interventions - Coach staff during therapeutic interactions - Monitor/coordinate groups, recreation, and family visits - Review and finalize point sheets - Coordinate point store shopping - Maintain point store inventory - Review incident reports - Coordinate evening routines and overnight handoff - Ensure documentation is complete before shift end - - Assist with daily living skills, meals, hygiene, chores, and recreation - Lead and participate in structured activities and learning opportunities - Document progress, behaviors, and interactions - Use trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation techniques, and crisis interventions when needed - Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe, supportive environment **Education & Experience Requirements:** - High School Diploma - 3 years or more supervisory experience with children - Must be at least 21 years old - Valid driver’s license & insurable (if driving required) - CPR & CPI certification within 90 days of hire - Strong communication and teamwork skills - A genuine passion for helping children succeed **Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).**
Salary estimate
$26 – $26/yr
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Skills for this role
Communication
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