Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

The Recovery Village • Stockbridge, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care and support to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. BHTs promote safety, recovery, and engagement by monitoring patient well-being, facilitating daily routines, and assisting the clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The position is with Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), a 55-bed addiction treatment facility offering medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare. The role supports the facility leadership team and may include providing certified holistic activities or transporting patients. During a state of emergency, the technician helps maintain appropriate staffing levels and may be required to remain onsite throughout the emergency period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Good strategic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and use supervision and feedback for professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree and at least one year of experience in a BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
• In lieu of an associate degree, at least two years of experience in a BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Prior behavioral health, healthcare, or human services experience emphasizing direct customer or client service strongly preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification, or being in the process of obtaining it, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules in a firm, fair, and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior to the immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors using verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules and maintain healthy, professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Complete timely, consistent, clear, accurate, and legible documentation, and keep clinical records secure.
• Encourage patients to maintain recovery after discharge.
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy, use problem-solving skills, and respond to supervisor feedback and identified problems.
• Communicate urgent matters to the immediate supervisor and accept responsibility.
• Participate in education and training programs for professional development.
• Contribute positively as a team member and maintain effective written and verbal communication.
• Assist nurses during intake, take vital signs and weights, and notify a nurse of abnormalities.
• Provide additional holistic activities when qualified or certified, such as yoga, massage therapy, or meditation.
• Transport patients when needed.
• During a state of emergency, help ensure appropriate BHT staffing levels and remain onsite if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Starting pay of $16 per hour, based on experience, plus a $2.00 night shift differential.
• Up to two weeks of paid time off per year, plus sick pay and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, plus telemedicine through MDLive.
• Matching HSA, with up to $1,500 per year contributed by the company.
• Employee referral bonus of up to $4,000.
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart employee discounts, Health Advocate, and an EAP program.
• Discounted meal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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