Behavioral Health Technician

The Blanchard Institute•Cornelius, NC

26d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides practical, ongoing support and mentorship to clients in addiction recovery. The role guides and encourages residents as they build sober lives, overcome obstacles, set goals, and connect with resources, complementing clinical treatment with daily-life skills and encouragement. The technician offers acceptance, understanding, and validation through lived experience and practical guidance, and helps dispel myths about mental health and substance use disorders. The position involves direct supervision of male residents in private living areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms to ensure safety and program compliance. The posting identifies this as a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) and limits the role to male applicants to protect resident privacy. The role is PRN, with overnight shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. It describes its care as clinically sophisticated, evidence-based, and centered on integrating families into the healing process, whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
At least one year of continuous sobriety.
First Aid / CPR Certification.
Crisis Intervention Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a human services field, or at least two years of related behavioral health work experience in lieu of the degree (preferred).
CPSS Certification or CADC/I (recommended).

Responsibilities

Meet with residents in their living spaces to discuss recovery goals, provide emotional support, and model healthy daily habits.
Recognize early signs of distress, mental health struggles, and relapse triggers, and use de-escalation strategies.
Foster community and mutual respect among male roommates and help resolve conflicts.
Share personal recovery insights to provide hope and practical advice.
Help clients establish personal recovery goals and actionable plans.
Monitor client progress and encourage engagement in recovery activities.
Connect clients with community resources, providers, housing, and employment opportunities.
Teach life skills, coping mechanisms, stress management, and strategies for navigating triggers and cravings.
Support families in understanding addiction and recovery.
Complete weekly progress reports for clients in the caseload.
Maintain and monitor client records to ensure complete documentation that complies with program guidelines.
Help enforce client policies, including designated smoking areas and cell phone use.