Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC•Dunwoody, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technician Atlanta Recovery Place (ARP) provides personalized, structured aftercare that supports lasting recovery through mental, physical, and emotional healing. Our team is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply committed to client-centered care. If you thrive in a supportive, team-based environment and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you. Position Overview The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Southern Live Oak Wellness System of Care. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation, the BHT is responsible for ensuring client safety, monitoring behavior, documenting observations, and maintaining a structured, supportive therapeutic environment. This role is ideal for individuals who are calm under pressure, strong problem-solvers, and interested in growing within the mental health field.

Requirements

Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff
Strong crisis-management, decision-making, and stress-management skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Knowledge of substance use disorders and their physical, emotional, and psychological impact
Ability to recognize medical emergencies and take appropriate action
Familiarity with emergency procedures, overdose response, First Aid, and CPR
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and program needs
High School Diploma or GED (required)

Nice To Haves

CPR Certification preferred
0–1 year of experience working in mental health, chemical dependency, psychiatric, residential, PHP, or outpatient settings

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous supervision and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment
Provide consistent support and model appropriate behavior for adult clients
Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and participation
Conduct client counts and maintain accurate documentation
Supervise self-administered medications as directed
Assist with implementation of daily and weekly residential structure
Complete and submit incident reports and immediately notify leadership of safety concerns
Report medical emergencies, elopements, or ACA incidents promptly
Complete end-of-shift reports via email to the Director
Orient new admissions and complete residential intake documentation
Search new client belongings to prevent contraband entry
Conduct random residential searches for contraband
Monitor transitional living curfews and ensure rule compliance
Transport clients to appointments, support groups, activities, and other facilities using company vehicles
Attend all staff meetings and mandatory trainings
Follow infection control, safety, and facility guidelines at all times
Report any illness or symptoms of contagious disease to leadership