Behavioral Health Technician

Ascension Recovery Services•Cedar Falls, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) are essential to the treatment environment at Renewal Falls Recovery Center, providing day-to-day support, supervision, encouragement, and structure to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This role goes beyond simple monitoring; BHTs help create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Renewal Falls Recovery Center offers person-centered behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment in a structured residential setting, emphasizing compassionate, trauma-informed care, safety, accountability, individualized treatment, multiple pathways to recovery, strong professional boundaries, and team-based, interdisciplinary care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to complete required training, competency assessments, CPR/First Aid, crisis-prevention training, and other facility-required education.
Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
Must demonstrate dependable attendance, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a 24/7 residential treatment environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, healthcare, human services, residential care, corrections, recovery support, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with individuals impacted by substance use disorders or mental health conditions strongly preferred.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on assigned duties.
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, support, and encouragement to patients throughout the treatment day.
Maintain a safe, structured, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
Conduct required patient observations and safety rounds accurately and on schedule.
Document observations, patient behaviors, incidents, and other required information accurately and timely.
Assist patients with daily routines, schedules, activities, meals, and program expectations.
Support patient participation in treatment programming, recovery activities, and community meetings.
Reinforce healthy coping skills, personal responsibility, appropriate boundaries, and recovery-oriented behaviors.
Recognize changes in patient behavior, mood, physical condition, or safety risk and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate clinical or medical staff.
Assist with admissions, discharges, room assignments, patient belongings, and orientation to the facility as assigned.
Complete searches, safety checks, and other monitoring activities in accordance with facility policy.
Support de-escalation and crisis-prevention efforts using approved techniques.
Respond appropriately during medical, behavioral, or facility emergencies.
Maintain professional boundaries with current and former patients at all times.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational policy.
Participate in shift reports, team meetings, training, and competency requirements.
Maintain accurate communication with incoming and outgoing staff to promote continuity of care.
Assist with maintaining clean, organized, and safe patient areas.
Follow all facility policies, procedures, infection-control practices, safety requirements, and standards of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and facility operations.