Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Banyan Treatment Center • Laurel Run, PA

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About The Position

We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to our patients during their recovery journey. As a BHT, you'll spend the most time with our patients and play an important role in fostering trust and connection while ensuring patient safety at all times. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care.

Requirements

• Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
• Must be at least 23 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.
• Relevant behavioral health certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and facility grounds, conduct safety checks, and communicate with medical staff for attention needs.
• Ensure adherence to facility rules and document incidents.
• Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.
• 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.
• Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high-quality care.
• Assist in patient transport, group coordination, and recreational activities.
• Ensure facility safety, supervise supplies, and manage patient discharge preparations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Whole and term life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Employee assistance and referral programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree