Behavioral Health Technician (OVN)

Archway Recovery Services Inc•Napa, CA

15h•$57,200 - $75,400

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 each patient's treatment plan with professionalism and empathy. The regular schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM. New hires complete three consecutive weeks of mandatory training before moving to their regular schedule. Week one is new-hire orientation at Archway Recovery Services Headquarters in Fairfield, California, Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Weeks two and three are on-the-job training at an assigned Fairfield or Napa worksite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The position is non-exempt, in the Residential department, with compensation of $22–$29 paid biweekly. Employees wear scrubs, non-slip closed-toe shoes, and a company badge while on duty.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher education.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Current negative TB test and physician health clearance.
Ability to successfully complete a background check.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and de-escalation skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate patient documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with substance use disorder and co-occurring populations.
Knowledge of Social Model Recovery, therapeutic communities, and correctional cultures.
Ability to obtain CDCR clearance.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intakes and orientations, assign rooms, and search patient property.
Administer UAs, track results, and document them using lab interface systems.
Monitor detox symptoms, complete CIWA assessments, take vital signs, and conduct 72-hour checks.
Support medication management by counting and documenting medications, observing self-administration, and tracking refills.
Implement patient policies concerning phones, passes, visitors, and grievances.
Facilitate daily routines, including groups, walks, meals, chores, and life skills activities.
Transport patients to appointments, meetings, and transitions of care.
Complete discharge procedures, documentation, and turnover tasks.
Maintain facility cleanliness and conduct room, perimeter, and contraband checks.
Respond to emergencies, including overdose, suicidal ideation, and violence, using proper protocols.
Follow HIPAA requirements and document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Use motivational interviewing and de-escalation techniques with patients in crisis.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold ARS ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.