Behavioral Health Technician Mids Shifts

The Emily Program • Durham, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician I provides direct care and support to individuals receiving eating-disorder treatment, working with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. This entry-level position supports clients’ recovery through compassionate, individualized care and adherence to professional boundaries, ethical standards, facility policies, and confidentiality requirements.

The role is based at the RTP Inpatient and Residential Treatment Center in Durham, North Carolina, serving children, adolescents, and adults. It is a full-time, 0.8 FTE schedule of 32 hours per week over four days, focused on mid shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Weekend rotations and holiday coverage are required. Starting hourly compensation is $18.00–$21.00, with the final offer based on qualifications and experience.

Technicians support clients with activities of daily living, self-care, meals, snacks, therapeutic and recreational activities, and transportation to medical appointments when needed. They monitor and document client behavior and physical health, report concerns, respond to crises using safety and de-escalation practices, and facilitate therapeutic activity groups. They participate in supervision, complete required training and clinical documentation, and protect client, employee, and company information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At residential or inpatient sites, a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive.
• At residential or inpatient sites, current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• At residential or inpatient sites, current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• At residential or inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia, current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree with at least two years of healthcare experience in a similar position or related field, such as paraprofessional, mental health technician, behavior specialist, or recovery coach.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; relevant certification or licensure.
• Six or more months of direct client care or milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards to create a safe, respectful environment for clients.
• Provide compassionate support with daily activities, self-care, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor mealtimes and snacks, and consume therapeutic meals with clients or families when on shift to model normalized eating behavior, following the stated meal-plating requirements.
• Help maintain a structured and therapeutic environment in alignment with company best practices.
• Collaborate with therapists, dietitians, nurses, psychiatrists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor client behavior and physical health, document observations, and report concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate internal resource.
• Follow safety protocols, respond to crises as needed, and use de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage positive behaviors and discourage negative behaviors to support clients’ skill development.
• Engage clients in recreational and social activities and reinforce therapeutic modalities.
• Complete clinical documentation, including timely and accurate patient interaction records, progress notes, and incident reports, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate therapeutic activity groups, which may include art, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, and games.
• Participate in scheduled supervision and seek supervision when needed.
• Provide transportation for clients to medical appointments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of current and former clients’ protected health information, employee personal information, and proprietary company information.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including those concerning patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional boundaries.
• Complete all assigned mandatory training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HSA and PPO medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with HSA or FSA options.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Vision insurance through 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 the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of compensation.
• Paid time off that accrues annually and begins with the first whole pay period.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday, in addition to regular PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED