Behavioral Health Technician
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician plays a critical frontline role in supporting women early in their recovery journey. By maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, this position helps create the stability and consistency essential for healing and long-term recovery. POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives from addiction. We provide trauma-informed treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and co-occurring disorders, fostering a safe, supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and build lasting recovery.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years' experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or residential care
- Driver's license
- Motor vehicle Insurance
- Act 73, 33 and 34 clearances
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and observation skills
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in high-stress or crisis situations
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certification
- CRS certification
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and recovery principles
Responsibilities
- Monitor client behavior, safety, and well-being throughout the shift
- Conduct regular rounds, bed checks, and wellness observations
- Respond to incidents and crises using calm, trauma-informed approaches
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and structured residential environment
- Support daily routines including wake-up, meals, groups, and transitions
- Reinforce program expectations, rules, and boundaries consistently
- De-escalate conflicts and redirect behavior with professionalism and care
- Build supportive, respectful relationships with clients
- Encourage participation in programming and recovery activities
- Model healthy behaviors and support coping skill development
- Lead or co-facilitate structured activities such as: Client Handbook Learning Group, Recreational or wellness activities
- Assist with coordination of medication line under nursing supervision
- Ensure orderly and timely flow of clients during medication administration
- Accurately document client interactions, behaviors, and incidents
- Communicate key observations and concerns to clinical and supervisory staff
- Participate in shift handoffs to ensure continuity of care
- Some transportation of clients to appointments and meetings.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free coffee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
