Behavioral Health Technician PRN Days

The Recovery Village•Roswell, GA

13d•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 clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The role works with facility leadership to support the facility’s success. The position is with Recovery Village Atlanta, a 62-bed addiction treatment facility offering medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare. The facility is located in Roswell, Georgia. This is a PRN days position. Starting pay is $16 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Good driving record meeting safety and company insurance standards required.
Associate degree and at least one year of experience in a BHT or similar patient-care role preferred; alternatively, at least two years of such experience is preferred in lieu of an associate degree.
Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services involving direct customer or client service strongly preferred.
CPR and Standard First Aid certification, or being in the process of obtaining certification, preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

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 as needed.
Adhere to time schedules and maintain healthy, professional boundaries with patients and staff.
Ensure documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate, and legible, and keep clinical records secure.
Encourage patients to maintain recovery after discharge.
Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy.
Use strategic and problem-solving skills, accept constructive criticism, and use supervision and feedback for professional growth.
Address problems noted by the supervisor and communicate urgent matters to the immediate supervisor.
Accept responsibility and pursue professional development through education and training.
Work effectively as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
Maintain good written and verbal communication.
Assist nurses during intake, take vital signs and weights, and notify the nurse of abnormalities.
Provide additional holistic activities when qualified or certified, such as yoga, massage therapy, or meditation.
Provide transportation of patients as needed.
During a state of emergency, help maintain appropriate BHT staffing levels and, if required, remain onsite throughout the emergency period.
Perform other duties as assigned.