Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Banyan Brand•Lake Worth, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to our patients during their recovery journey. 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.

Requirements

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.
Empathetic and Compassionate: You connect with and support patients in a respectful, understanding manner, fostering trust essential for effective patient interactions and emotional support.
Adaptable and Patient: You handle diverse patient needs calmly, adjusting to varying patient behaviors while remaining consistent in support and guidance.
Observant and Safety-Conscious: You stay vigilant in monitoring patients and the environment, identifying potential safety concerns and maintaining a secure and supportive setting.
Communicative and Clear: You communicate clearly and concisely with both patients and staff, sharing critical information promptly and ensuring patient understanding of processes, rules, and interventions.
Team-Oriented and Collaborative: You work well with others, share information effectively, and contribute positively to the team environment, especially in high-stakes situations.

Nice To Haves

Relevant behavioral health certification.
Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
Experience working with patients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on detox and residential levels of care.
An associate's degree or higher.

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.