Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time Nights

Position Overview

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. Our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence‑based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Compensation

Behavioral Health Technician: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour. Final compensation will be within this range based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full‑time – 32 hours/week
Night shift – 11:30 pm – 7:30 am
Saturday availability required

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic activity groups (art, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, games, etc.).
• Participate in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
• Provide milieu support, including escorting clients to on‑site provider appointments.
• Engage, coach, and support residents as needed.
• Participate in scheduled supervision and seek supervision when needed.
• Complete clinical documentation in compliance with The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of client protected health information in accordance with state, federal, and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary company information.
• Complete all assigned mandatory trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher, or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/related field preferred (e.g., paraprofessional, mental health technician, behavior specialist, recovery coach).
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; relevant certification or licensure preferred.
• Entry‑level position; 6 + months of direct client care/milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders, preferred.
• Completion of Preceptor Program preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive (required for residential sites).
• Current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire (required for residential sites).
• Current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire (required for residential sites).
• Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire (required for Washington residential site).

Benefits

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield).
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental).
• Vision insurance (EyeMed).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date.
• Company 401(k) matching up to 50 % of your contribution, up to 6 % of compensation.
• Generous paid time off that accrues annually and begins with your first full pay period.
• Seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday.