Overnight Behavioral Health Technician

Mountainside Treatment Center•Canaan, CT

8d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Overnight Behavioral Health TechnicianCanaan, CT About the Position: Are you a night owl who loves making a difference? Do you thrive in an environment where your calm, caring presence can help others feel safe and supported? Mountainside Treatment Center is looking for an Overnight Behavioral Health Technician to be the steady, welcoming light for our clients during the quiet hours. If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to make a real difference while working overnight in a supportive, mission-driven environment, apply today! Become part of Mountainside’s overnight team and help us deliver exceptional care around the clock. Schedule: Part Time (30 hours per week), Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 pm - 7:30 am Your Role: Monitor client well-being throughout the night by conducting regular bed checks and facility rounds to ensure safety and accountability. Monitor the facility with frequent rounds—your vigilance helps maintain a safe, peaceful environment. Respond promptly and appropriately to nighttime incidents, behavioral concerns, or emergencies—initiating communication with on-call staff or emergency services as needed. Offer emotional support to clients experiencing restlessness, insomnia, or anxiety, providing a calm and comforting presence. Perform end-of-day and overnight medication counts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all medication protocols. Accurately complete and document equipment temperature logs (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, med room) to maintain safety standards. Maintain accurate documentation and communication to support smooth handoffs to the day team. As a Client Services Coordinator, you’re expected to engage with clients through kind, consistent conversations, building trust, easing nerves, and helping them feel at home from the start. Show up, check in, and be the supportive presence they didn’t know they needed. Uphold Mountainside’s high standards for confidentiality, professionalism, and “Best in Class” service.

Requirements

A caring, responsible individual who stays calm under pressure and enjoys working independently overnight.
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
Proven ability to work independently with minimal instruction, as part of a team, and have the ability to manage time, set priorities and focus energies in an efficient manner
Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills; must be proactive and take initiative
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint; Visio a plus)
CPR and First Aid certification (training provided by Mountainside).
Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in client services, behavioral health, or a related field is a plus
Overnight shift experience is not required but is considered a valuable plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor client well-being throughout the night by conducting regular bed checks and facility rounds to ensure safety and accountability.
Monitor the facility with frequent rounds—your vigilance helps maintain a safe, peaceful environment.
Respond promptly and appropriately to nighttime incidents, behavioral concerns, or emergencies—initiating communication with on-call staff or emergency services as needed.
Offer emotional support to clients experiencing restlessness, insomnia, or anxiety, providing a calm and comforting presence.
Perform end-of-day and overnight medication counts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all medication protocols.
Accurately complete and document equipment temperature logs (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, med room) to maintain safety standards.
Maintain accurate documentation and communication to support smooth handoffs to the day team.
Engage with clients through kind, consistent conversations, building trust, easing nerves, and helping them feel at home from the start.
Uphold Mountainside’s high standards for confidentiality, professionalism, and “Best in Class” service.