Behavioral Health Technician BHT

About the role

The Behavior Health Tech (BHT) plays an essential role in supporting clients throughout the entire treatment experience—from admission to discharge. BHT team members help maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment by assisting clients with daily routines, supporting treatment goals, monitoring safety, and providing compassionate engagement rooted in trauma-informed care. This position ensures that program expectations are upheld, collaborates with clinical and medical staff, and provides hands-on support to clients experiencing substance use, co-occurring disorders, crisis moments, and early recovery challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, recreation, community meetings, and scheduled appointments.
• Provide full orientation to all new clients, including rules, expectations, schedules, and facility layout.
• Review and support client participation in recovery activities; communicate observations to appropriate staff.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational, recovery, or skills-based groups under supervision.
• Assist clients experiencing emotional, social, or health-related crises and escalate appropriately.
• Support client vocational, recovery, and post-discharge goals as directed.
• Monitor clients to ensure safety, adherence to program expectations, and policy compliance.
• Conduct vital signs, urine drug screens, and breathalyzer tests per protocol; maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining client medications per site policy.
• Conduct scheduled safety checks, rounds, and environmental oversight.
• Ensure the facility complies with fire safety policies, visitor policies, and emergency procedures.
• Provide clerical support to the treatment team, including scheduling, documentation, and front desk operations.
• Support meal service, housekeeping oversight, and general facility organization.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation within the EHR.
• Assist staff and leadership with program-related needs to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Safely transport clients to appointments, recovery meetings, grocery stores, or approved community activities.
• Support client participation in external resources and community-based services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass background checks and motor vehicle screening.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, sociology, addiction studies, or related field.
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in addiction treatment, behavioral health, or residential services.
• Preferred: Experience or knowledge of 12‑Step programs, peer recovery principles, or dual diagnosis treatment.
• Preferred: Personal or professional experience with recovery (minimum 2 years sustained recovery if applicable).
• Work environment: Indoor residential treatment setting with moderate activity level.
• Physical demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. with assistance; ability to assist clients in physical tasks and respond to emergencies.
• Cognitive/emotional demands: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in fast‑paced settings; maintain professionalism with clients experiencing withdrawal, emotional distress, or crisis; sustain focus for documentation and monitoring responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Clear Career Pathways & Advancement Opportunities
• Safe, Trauma‑Informed, Supportive Work Environment
• Modern Facilities & Updated Tools
• Strong, Accessible Leadership committed to your success

Schedule

• 1st shift: 6am - 2:30pm
• 2nd shift: 2pm - 10:30pm
• 3rd shift: 10pm - 6:30am
• Full‑time or PRN availability