Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

About the role

Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, offering a comprehensive continuum of services with the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our founding, we have grown into a trusted provider with 18 locations and Telehealth services nationwide. In 2023, TPG’s global impact investment through The Rise Fund enabled us to further expand our services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shift: Take initiative as the lead on shift, offering guidance as directed by the Supervisor and Director, and ensuring clear communication of relevant information to both.
• Patient Supervision and Safety: Monitor patients and facility grounds, conduct safety checks, and communicate with medical staff for attention needs. Ensure adherence to facility rules and document incidents.
• Waive Testing: Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.
• Patient Interaction and Support: Maintain respectful and professional interactions with patients, offering emotional support, referring clinical concerns to therapy staff. Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in addressing diverse patient needs.
• Communication and Team Collaboration: Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high-quality care. Maintain positive relationships within the addiction treatment community and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Daily Program and Facility Management: Assist in patient transport, group coordination, and recreational activities. Ensure facility safety, supervise supplies, and manage patient discharge preparations.

Requirements

• 1 or more years of work experience as a Lead BHT in substance abuse or mental health field.
• A safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant behavioral health certification.
• 3-5 years of work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
• Experience working with patients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on detox and residential levels of care.
• An associate's degree or higher.

Skills

• Empathetic and Compassionate: Connect with and support patients in a respectful, understanding manner, fostering trust essential for effective patient interactions and emotional support.
• Adaptable and Patient: Handle diverse patient needs calmly, adjusting to varying patient behaviors while remaining consistent in support and guidance.
• Observant and Safety-Conscious: Stay vigilant in monitoring patients and the environment, identifying potential safety concerns and maintaining a secure and supportive setting.
• Communicative and Clear: Communicate clearly and concisely with both patients and staff, sharing critical information promptly and ensuring patient understanding of processes, rules, and interventions.
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative: Work well with others, share information effectively, and contribute positively to the team environment, especially in high-stakes situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Include Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability Insurance
• 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs