Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Part Time
About The Position
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide peer and operational support to patients during recovery. The role involves spending substantial time with patients, fostering trust and connection, and ensuring patient safety. The position is part-time and based in Waelder, Texas, with a schedule of either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Compensation is $19 per hour. The BHT reports to the Director of Operations. Banyan Treatment Centers provides addiction and mental health care through 18 locations and nationwide Telehealth services. The organization has more than 1,600 employees and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record when driving is assigned.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations.
- Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and/or mental health settings.
- Experience working in detoxification and/or residential levels of care.
- Behavioral health certification or related education.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous patient supervision and conduct scheduled safety checks to support patient and facility safety.
- Monitor patient behavior and environmental conditions, document observations, and promptly report concerns, incidents, or changes to clinical or medical staff.
- Respond to crises using approved de-escalation techniques and follow trained emergency protocols.
- Ensure patients follow facility rules and behavioral expectations while maintaining a respectful, therapeutic approach.
- Measure and document vital signs as assigned and perform approved CLIA-waived tests, including urine drug screening and pregnancy testing, in accordance with training and policy.
- Supervise self-administration of medications when permitted by state regulations and organizational policy.
- Observe and report physical, emotional, or behavioral changes that may affect patient safety or treatment progress.
- Interact respectfully and professionally with patients, providing encouragement and emotional support and referring clinical concerns to appropriate staff.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, patient movement, group coordination, and recreational or therapeutic activities as assigned.
- Support patient engagement in treatment programming and daily routines within the milieu.
- Communicate relevant patient information to supervisors and treatment team members to support coordinated care.
- Collaborate with clinical, nursing, medical, and operations staff to maintain a safe and supportive treatment environment.
- Assist with patient transportation when required by assignment and comply with safety and driving requirements.
- Support daily facility operations, including maintaining cleanliness, safety, and appropriate use of supplies.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (full-time employees only).
- Vision insurance (full-time employees only).
- Dental insurance (full-time employees only).
- Whole and term life insurance (full-time employees only).
- Short- and long-term disability coverage (full-time employees only).
- 401(k) with employer match (full-time employees only).
- Paid time off and holidays (full-time employees only).
- Wellness incentives (full-time employees only).
- Employee assistance and referral programs (full-time employees only).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
