Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Children’s Mental Health Hospital, Wichita, KS

Salary: Starting at $15.00 per hour (increases based on education & experience)\

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth? Camber Children’s Mental Health in Wichita, KS is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide care, supervision, and support to help young people achieve their treatment goals in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Why Join Camber?

Camber gives children and families hope. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a key role in supporting our mission by helping children and youth build coping skills, learn positive behaviors, and work toward healing and growth.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide compassionate care and supervision to children and youth in our facility
  • Support daily activities and reinforce treatment plans developed by nurses and therapists
  • Teach coping techniques and positive behavior skills
  • Document client activity and progress
  • Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for all clients

What We’re Looking For:

  • Education: High school diploma or GED from an accredited high school
  • Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance
  • Experience: 1–3 months of related experience and/or training working with adults or children in a behavioral health care or similar environment preferred
  • Must be at least 20 years old to apply
  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Who We Are:

Camber is a private, nonprofit organization and a subsidiary of KVC Health Systems. KVC Health Systems is the parent company of a family of nonprofit organizations working to make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and families.

CCMH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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