Behavioral Health Technician

The Recovery Village•Houston, TX

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide oversight and support to clients and staff in a residential treatment facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. The BHT provides around-the-clock supervision of the client milieu and helps create and maintain a therapeutic environment that supports treatment initiatives. This is an entry-level position. Schedules listed are 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Compensation is $15.50 per hour, with an additional $2 per hour for overnight shifts. This position supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family, which includes Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. The organization focuses on expanding access to evidence-based addiction and mental health care, improving patient outcomes, supporting employees, and strengthening communities.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license is required.
Must meet pre-employment and maintain applicable state and job-related requirements for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, DMV and insurance checks, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license or credential verifications.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, listen, seek clarification, and respond well to questions.
Knowledge of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, attend to detail, and maintain a positive work attitude.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and on time.
Ability to understand and use program approaches in client care, including the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed and experiential approaches, CBT, self-help approaches, and evidence-based practices.
Ability to use medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and complete and document vital signs.
Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide services necessary to maintain a functioning therapeutic milieu.
Transport or pick up clients.
Perform safety cleans and follow OSHA safety protocols.
Stock and inventory 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, maintenance, and management of client medical records or physical charts.
Organize client belongings and administer access to them.
Maintain awareness of client locations and attendance at programming.
Observe, monitor, intervene upon, and document client behaviors and presentations.
Complete medication observations and collect and document vital signs; assist the medical and nursing team.
Maintain high-quality documentation using appropriate forms and clinical language.
Document thoroughly in an electronic medical record.
Professionally interact and communicate with clients, family members, referral sources, and vendors.
Maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.