Behavioral Health Technician

The Wood Group•Belton, TX

50d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician supports individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges by providing compassionate care and structured support to promote stability and improved well-being. The role involves maintaining resident safety, preparing and serving meals, completing assigned facility chores, treating residents with dignity and respect, supervising medication procedures, and completing daily chart documentation. The technician is expected to know The Wood Group’s policies and procedures, including the employee handbook. A weekend overnight shift is available on Saturday and Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. The Wood Group has provided behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980, serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and working with Community Centers and other agencies to support clients’ return to productive daily living. The company describes its staff as trained to provide caring and compassionate services and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and mutual respect.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
Knowledge of behavioral health practices, safety protocols, and crisis intervention techniques.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification in behavioral health or a related field.
Prior experience in mental health, behavioral health, or social services.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of residents at all times.
Cook and serve meals according to the facility’s posted menu.
Complete items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator.
Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.
Supervise resident medication procedures and ensure residents receive the proper medication at the proper time.
Count and document all narcotics on each shift.
Complete daily chart documentation.
Become familiar with The Wood Group’s policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.