Behavioral Health Technician PRN Days

The Recovery Village•Roswell, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care and support to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. BHTs promote safety, recovery, and engagement by monitoring patient well-being, facilitating daily routines, and assisting clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The role works effectively with the facility leadership team to support the facility’s success. This PRN day position supports Recovery Village Atlanta, a 62-bed addiction treatment facility offering medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare. The facility is located in Roswell, Georgia. During a State of Emergency, the technician helps maintain appropriate staffing levels and may be required to remain onsite throughout the emergency period.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required.
Ability to work with diverse personalities.
Associates degree and at least one year of experience in a BHT or similar patient-care role preferred.
In lieu of an associate degree, at least two years of experience in a BHT or similar patient-care role preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services, particularly in a role emphasizing direct customer or client service, strongly preferred.
CPR and Standard First Aid certification, or being in the process of obtaining them, preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate and enforce facility program rules in a firm, fair, and professional manner.
Communicate patient behavior to the immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
Address problem behaviors using verbal de-escalation techniques.
Adhere to time schedules and maintain healthy, professional boundaries with patients and staff.
Ensure documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate, and legible, and keep clinical records secure.
Encourage patients to maintain recovery after discharge.
Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy; use strategic and problem-solving skills.
Accept constructive criticism, use supervision and feedback for professional growth, and address problems noted by the supervisor.
Communicate urgent matters to the immediate supervisor and demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility.
Participate in education and training programs for professional development.
Work effectively as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
Maintain good written and verbal communication.
Assist nurses during intake, take vital signs and weights, and notify the nurse of abnormalities.
May provide holistic activities consistent with the employee’s certification, such as yoga, massage therapy, or meditation.
May transport patients.
During a State of Emergency, help ensure appropriate BHT staffing levels are maintained and potentially remain onsite throughout the emergency period.
Perform other duties as assigned.