[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · NEW KENT, Virginia # Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) NEW KENT, Virginia Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted April 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/349794/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) ## Job description ### Job Description Responsibilities Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Career Opportunity We're actively looking for dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication who will provide compassionate care and support to help patients achieve long-term recovery and wellness. ### Full-Time 40 hours per week; 8-hour and 12-hr shifts available. Our regular shifts are: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am 3:00 pm - 7:00 am 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Rotating Weekends for all shifts We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times. Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 8:00am-4:30pm each day, Monday-Friday Qualifications Job Description & Essential Duties: - Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting - Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & guidance when needed - Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion - Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient/resident treatment plans and interventions - Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff - Serve as a role model for residents and other staff - Assist in management of aggressive behaviors ### Qualifications - Minimum requirements: Must be at least - 21 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred Successful candidates must also be able to: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds Effectively use the full range of body motion -- sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed Reflect behavior, attitude, & appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives Successfully complete and pass all components of Crisis Prevention Institute & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques Benefits: [https://benefits.uhsguest.com/](https://benefits.uhsguest.com/) Free Registered Nurse schooling for interested and qualified Mental Health Technicians!!! Employee Referral Bonus Program A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Free meals! Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience. Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Apr 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 184 days - Location: NEW KENT, Virginia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/349794/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Behavioral Health Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/de107939db6d1daf7822/) NEW KENT, Virginia ### [Admissions Liaison](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/9c89dc245655a21d2ff0/) NEW KENT, Virginia ### [Business Development Representative (North Carolina/Ohio)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/c6aa566d291d84b7014b/) NEW KENT, Virginia ### [Certified Recreational Therapist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/7b43845ff74fc514c1de/) NEW KENT, Virginia ### [Cook/Dietary Aide](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/95f36e00f36e1b1e7abc/) NEW KENT, Virginia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Consultant - Behavioral Health](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/2bbe062f7d7c2f04d376/) Oracle · United States ### [Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - LCSW, LPC or LMFT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/b0610c8d97ebcefd4dc2/) UnitedHealth Group · Bristol, Connecticut ### [Senior Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Remote - CA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/921bc95779621281b856/) UnitedHealth Group · San Diego, California ### [Licensed Behavioral Health UM (RN, SW, Counseling, Psychology)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/06e83c3d342a7bf7b219/) Humana · Remote, Louisiana ### [Cook - Eagle View Behavioral Health](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/4a566d572643496228a8/) Aramark · Bettendorf, IA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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