Behavioral Health Development Students
- Touchette Regional Hospital
- Cahokia Heights, Illinois, United States
- May 02, 2026
Job Description
Job Summary:
This is a full-time, paid trainee position where you’d be hired as an employee while participating in a structured Behavioral Health Technician Development Program. You’d work alongside nursing staff to assist in meeting clients’ biopsychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and cultural needs while being an important part of the treatment team.
Trainee Program & Employment Details:
Behavioral Health Technician Trainee (Night Shift Only)
(Touchette has 8 slots for May)
💲 Pay: $17.98/hour
🕒 Schedule: Full-time, night shift – 11pm–7am
(Training is during the day until the end of June, but you’d work nights after training)
What this is:
This is a paid training program where you’d work while learning to become a Behavioral Health Technician (and work toward CNA skills). No experience needed and you’d be trained on the job.
Start date is May 11th. You’d begin training with Midwest Career Source (Belleville) from May 18th – June 30th, then you’d take your CNA certification and continue employment with Touchette afterward.
What you’d do after training:
- Work with nurses to care for patients and support their daily needs
- Monitor patient behavior, safety, and overall well-being
- Take basic vitals (blood pressure, temperature, etc.)
- Document patient updates and report any changes
- Help maintain a safe and structured environment
What to know:
- You’d be hired as a paid employee from day one
- Training starts mid-May (orientation + hands-on program)
- You’d need to complete the training program to continue employment
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required
- No prior experience or certification needed
Pay Schedule (non-negotiable; flat rates):
- May 11th – June 1st: $17.98/hour
- After June 1st: $18.47/hour
- After CNA certification: $19.47/hour
Night shift - 11p - 7am (Training during the day and after the program you would work nights.
About Touchette Regional Hospital
Serving the Community Since 1958
The best neighbors are the ones who are there for you throughout your life. The ones who stand beside you when the unexpected happens, who hold your hand in your time of need, and celebrate with you when you welcome a new family member home.
At Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, this sense of community doesn’t stop at our front door. It’s felt in every department and by every staff member - because we are your neighbors. Many of us grew up here, live here and are dedicated to helping our neighbors like you be as healthy as can be!
That means offering personalized care at every visit. We listen to you, engage you and support you in whatever means possible. It also means expanding our award-winning services and upgrading our facility to better serve your healthcare needs, regardless of your ability to pay.
60 Years of Dedication.
Touchette has served area residents since 1958 when we opened our doors as Centreville Township Hospital to offer accessible, affordable healthcare to all. We continue to break down the barriers that stand in the way of the quality, compassionate care everyone deserves. Today, we proudly serve the Metro East communities of Alorton, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Washington Park, and the surrounding region.
Touchette is a general acute care hospital offering a full line of services for every stage of life, including our Women’s & Newborn’s Center, expanded Emergency Department, new Behavioral & Wellness Center, and extensive Physical Therapy services. We also offer wellness and education programs, senior housing, Home Health Care, and our Medical Specialists to extend care into the community.
Our Difference and Our Commitment
Touchette has always strived to make a difference in the lives of the people and the communities we serve. We are committed to:
- Services that offer the community benefits of a medical system which provides comprehensive services.
- Treating every person with respect and dignity; delivering services in a convenient and courteous manner.
- Continuously improving to build a strong and healthier future for the communities in which we live and work.
Our employees, physicians, and volunteers work together to create a welcoming environment with a focus on your care. We hope our service exceeds your expectations and that we continue to be your choice for care in the future!