Per Diem Behavioral Health Technician

Mountainside Treatment Center • Canaan, CT

1d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Mountainside Treatment Center is looking for a Per Diem Behavioral Health Technician to be a steady, welcoming presence for their clients. This role requires flexibility and dependability, with the ability to provide a calm, caring presence to help clients feel safe and supported. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, delivering exceptional care around the clock.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal instruction, as part of a team, and have the ability to manage time, set priorities and focus energies in an efficient manner
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills; must be proactive and take initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint; Visio a plus)
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to pick up shifts with short notice based on operational needs is required.
• Availability to work evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in client services, behavioral health, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience working varied shifts, including overnights, is not required but is considered a valuable plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification (training provided by Mountainside).

Responsibilities

• Monitor client well-being throughout your shift by conducting regular client checks, bed checks, and facility rounds to ensure safety and accountability.
• Monitor the facility with frequent rounds and via camera review to maintain a safe, peaceful environment.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents, behavioral concerns, or emergencies, initiating communication with supervisors, on-call staff, or emergency services as needed.
• Offer emotional support to clients experiencing anxiety, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping, providing a calm and comforting presence.
• Perform medication counts as assigned for your shift, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all medication protocols.
• Accurately complete and document equipment temperature logs (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, med room) to maintain safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication to support smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Engage with clients through kind, consistent conversations, building trust, easing nerves, and helping them feel at home.
• Uphold Mountainside's high standards for confidentiality, professionalism, and "Best in Class" service.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Shift differentials, with increased hourly rates offered for many evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED