Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) in Upper Marlboro, MD offers competitive starting pay up to $22/hr depending on experience, with a night shift differential of $1/hr. This role is part of a team dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery, including firefighters and first responders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules.
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate, and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR;
• 1 year patient care experience + Associate's degree required OR;
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult patients (18+).
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay up to $22/hr depending on experience.
• Night Shift Differential: $1/hr.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year.
• Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment.
• Retirement: 401K + match.
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.
• Making a matching HSA available up to $1500/year.
• Access to telemedicine services via MDLIVE.
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program.
• And much more!

Company Information

• We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in supporting our heroes.
• Learn more about our mission and commitment at .
• The IAFF Center of Excellence is a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation center designed especially for and by firefighters.
• Read our Online Reviews: Birdseye (4.8 Stars), Facebook (4.8 Stars), Rehab.com (3.9 Stars).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.