Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Nightshift

About the role

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join their team in Wasilla, AK. This role supports patients through structured daily programming, helps build skills for lasting recovery, and works a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of structured daily programming and group coordination
• Build consistent, trust-based relationships with patients to reinforce engagement and progress
• Monitor patients and the facility environment and conduct regular safety checks
• Communicate patient observations and needs to clinical and medical staff
• Adequately document observations, safety checks, and incidents
• Transport patients to and from the program and community appointments
• Measure and record vital signs
• Conduct UDS and breathalyzer testing in accordance with company policy
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients throughout the program day
• Recognize signs of clinical concern and refer appropriately to therapy or medical staff
• Keep Team Leaders and the Supervisor/Operations Director informed of relevant patient information
• Assist with supply management, discharge preparations, and day-to-day facility operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma/Equivalent
• Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years
• At least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements
• Relevant behavioral health certification (preferred)
• Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment (preferred)
• Personal or professional familiarity with the recovery community in the Mat-Su Valley (preferred)