Behavioral Health Technician
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) helps maintain a safe, structured, and supportive residential treatment environment. The role provides case management services, enforces program norms, ensures patient safety, supports clinical and administrative procedures, and assists patients with their recovery. Duties include intake, detox monitoring, medication observation, documentation, transportation, and patient engagement. BHTs uphold residential rules, respond to emergencies according to protocol, and support patients’ treatment plans with professionalism and empathy. While on duty, BHTs wear scrubs, non-slip closed-toe shoes, and a company badge. This is a non-exempt position in the Residential department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Compensation is $22–$29, paid biweekly. The position reports to the Residential Services Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or higher.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts, including weekends.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification, negative TB test, and physician health clearance.
- Must pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with substance use and co-occurring populations.
- Knowledge of Social Model Recovery, therapeutic communities, and correctional cultures.
- Ability to obtain CDCR clearance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intakes, orientations, room assignments, and property searches.
- Administer UAs, track results, and document using lab interface systems.
- Monitor detox symptoms, complete CIWA assessments, take vitals, and conduct 72-hour checks.
- Support medication management by counting and documenting medication, observing self-administration, and tracking refills.
- Implement patient policies related to phones, passes, visitors, and grievances.
- Facilitate daily routines, including groups, walks, meals, chores, and life skills activities.
- Provide transportation for appointments, meetings, and transitions of care.
- Complete discharge procedures, including documentation and turnover tasks.
- Maintain facility cleanliness and conduct room, perimeter, and contraband checks.
- Respond to emergencies, such as overdose, suicidal ideation, or violence, using proper protocols.
- Practice HIPAA compliance and document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Use motivational interviewing and de-escalation techniques with patients in crisis.
- Uphold professional boundaries and ARS ethical standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
