Behavioral Health Technician, BHT, NIGHT

NewVista Behavioral Health•Youngstown, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Solero Behavioral Transitions offers a safe, structured environment for adults managing substance use and mental health challenges. As a dual diagnosis outpatient program, we provide integrated treatment for individuals with primary substance use or mental health disorders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstration of group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
Crisis intervention skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Behavioral Health field is a plus.
Handle with Care training/certification preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care during overnight hours, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
Conduct ongoing monitoring for behavioral, psychiatric, medical, and withdrawal-related changes throughout the night; promptly report concerns to the RN.
Perform scheduled and PRN overnight clinical tasks, including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and withdrawal assessment.
Ensure patient safety through frequent night rounds, continuous observation, contraband searches, and monitoring of visitors and unit access.
Support nighttime admissions, patient orientation, and early-morning discharge preparations as required.
Facilitate and document approved overnight therapeutic or recovery-focused activities, when scheduled, and provide individual support to patients as appropriate.
Respond calmly and effectively to overnight crises using de-escalation, safety interventions, and established protocols.
Maintain a quiet, clean, safe, and therapeutic milieu conducive to rest and recovery in accordance with facility policies.
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and collaborate with RNs and the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care across shifts.