Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time
About The Position
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to patients during their recovery journey. As a BHT, you will spend the most time with patients, playing an important role in fostering trust and connection while ensuring patient safety at all times. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. Banyan Treatment Centers is accredited by the Joint Commission, operates 18 locations, and provides Telehealth services nationwide. The organization's 2023 partnership with TPG’s Rise Fund supports its mission of expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care delivered by its 1,600+ team members. In this role, you will directly impact lives by supporting individuals during a crucial phase of their recovery, helping them make positive changes toward long-term health. You will also gain valuable experience in behavioral health, enhancing skills in patient support, crisis management, and effective communication, while collaborating with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.
- High school diploma/ Equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Relevant behavioral health certification.
- Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
- Experience working with patients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on detox and residential levels of care.
- An associate's degree or higher.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients and facility grounds, conduct safety checks, and communicate with medical staff for attention needs.
- Ensure adherence to facility rules and document incidents.
- Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.
- Maintain respectful and professional interactions with patients, offering emotional support, referring clinical concerns to therapy staff.
- Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in addressing diverse patient needs.
- Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high-quality care.
- Maintain positive relationships within the addiction treatment community and contribute to a supportive team environment.
- Assist in patient transport, group coordination, and recreational activities.
- Ensure facility safety, supervise supplies, and manage patient discharge preparations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits (FT only) including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Whole and term life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- A 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness incentives
- Employee assistance and referral programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
