Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Banyan Brand • Mooresville, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is expanding its services to Mooresville, NC, and is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational care within substance use treatment programs. As one of the most important positions in the company, the BHT spends the most time with patients, playing a critical role in fostering trust and connection while ensuring patient safety at all times. Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. The North Carolina facility is a 20-bed, full-continuum operation opening with two SUD programs: Detox and Residential. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
• 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.
• Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant behavioral health certification

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED