Behavioral Health Technician (Night)

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Knoxville, TN

10d

About The Position

Evolve Addiction Treatment is seeking a Night Behavioral Health Technician to provide compassionate, hands-on support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Working closely with clinical teams, the technician helps implement treatment plans, conduct clinical assessments, monitor patient behavior, and respond to crisis situations. The role also requires accurate and timely clinical documentation and participation in discharge planning to support continuity of care and smooth transitions to patients’ communities or other care settings. The technician helps promote patient safety, emotional stability, and recovery in a structured, therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• One year of experience in alcohol or drug treatment and a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery principles with direct patient contact is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; confirmation is required for eligibility for company coverage.
• Ability to walk within the facility and on its grounds for approximately one mile per eight-hour shift.
• Ability to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one hour.
• Ability to administer CPR; certification can be provided if needed.
• Ability to constantly see and hear activity in the surroundings.
• Emotional and physical ability to function under stressful situations.
• If recovering, two years of continuous, verifiable abstinence.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, substance abuse, or a related subject.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC), or related certification.
• Active CPR certification.
• Two or more years of experience working with people in chemical dependency recovery with regular direct patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical assessments and monitor patient behavior to identify changes in mental health status.
• Provide direct patient care and support, including crisis intervention and de-escalation during behavioral emergencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Help maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients with serious emotional disturbances (SED) by following established protocols and guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including three BCBSAL medical plans.
• Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental health support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with digital wellness tools and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary pet, home, and auto insurance, family legal services, and other coverages.
• Student loan repayment for nurses and therapists.
• 401(k) plan through Voya.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed