Behavioral Health Technician

The Recovery Village•Dickson, TN

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for an adult residential treatment facility serving clients with co-occurring diagnoses. The BHT provides oversight and support to clients and staff, supervises the client milieu around the clock, and helps create and maintain a therapeutic environment that supports treatment initiatives. This is an entry-level position. The role supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family, which includes Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. The organization describes a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care, improving patient outcomes, supporting employees, and strengthening communities. Pay is $15.50 per hour, with a $1.50-per-hour shift differential for overnight work. Available schedules are Sunday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Monday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Thursday 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday 10 p.m.–8 a.m.; or Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10 p.m.–8 a.m.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively, listen, seek clarification, and respond well to questions.
Organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a positive work attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.
Ability to understand and use program knowledge in client care, including the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed and experiential approaches, CBT, self-help approaches, and evidence-based practices.
Ability to apply medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and complete and document vital signs.
Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally with clients, their family members, referral sources, and vendors.
Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners.
Must meet pre-employment and maintain applicable state and job-related requirements for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license or credential verification.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in the addiction or mental health fields.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide services necessary to maintain a functioning therapeutic milieu, including transporting or picking up clients.
Perform safety cleans and follow OSHA safety protocols.
Stock and maintain inventory of client items, including literature and hygiene items.
Provide clients access to hygiene items and necessities, including phones and computer time.
Complete administrative functions that support client success, such as faxing, ordering, and maintaining client medical records or physical charts.
Organize client belongings and administer access to them.
Maintain awareness of clients’ locations and attendance at programming.
Observe, monitor, and intervene in client behaviors and presentations, and document them.
Complete medication observations, collect and document vital signs, and assist the medical and nursing team.
Maintain high-quality documentation using appropriate forms and clinical language.
Facilitate non-clinical group sessions within the employee’s skill set and scope of practice.