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Banyan Brand•Rochester Hills, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Technician to join the founding team at our new residential treatment facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan. BHTs keep patients safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, spending more time with patients than almost anyone on the treatment team. This role is for someone who stays calm under pressure, builds rapport easily, and wants hands-on experience in substance use and mental health treatment. About Banyan Treatment Centers Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG , one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care. We're excited to soon open our doors in Rochester Hills, MI. There's a strong need for inpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a residential setting in the area, and we're happy to be able to provide it. Why Join Our Team? Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability and reach of a national provider. Help open a new facility : join the founding team in Rochester Hills and help set the standard for care from day one. Real impact every shift : you support patient safety and recovery during a critical phase of treatment. Hands-on experience : build skills in crisis intervention, patient monitoring, and support across levels of care. A team behind you : work alongside nursing, clinical, and operations staff with weekly supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Ability to stay professional, empathetic, and composed in high-stress or crisis situations.
Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
If assigned driving duties: valid driver's license, Banyan's Qualified Driver Criteria (driving record and insurance eligibility), and completion of the Driver's Safety Course.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher.
1 or more years of experience in SUD/MH treatment, behavioral healthcare, or health care.
Experience across levels of care (e.g., detox, residential, PHP).
Certification in addiction counseling or a related field (e.g., CAC, CADC, CBHT, CPRS), CNA, or other relevant healthcare certification.
Basic EMR and MAR experience.
Personal or professional familiarity with the local recovery community.

Responsibilities

Supervise patients and living areas, completing scheduled safety checks throughout the shift.
Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and suicide-safety procedures.
Call nursing staff when patients need medical attention and report concerns to the treatment team.
Offer emotional support, refer clinical issues to therapy staff, and document patient behavior accurately.
Take vital signs and complete urine drug screens and pregnancy tests per company policy.
Supervise self-administration of medication per physician orders.
Coordinate group and recreational activities and transport patients when assigned driving duties.