Behavioral Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lived experience of mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• At least one year of continuous sobriety.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Crisis Intervention certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field, or at least two years of related behavioral health work experience in lieu of a degree.
• CPSS certification or CADC/I.

Responsibilities

• Meet directly with residents in their living spaces to discuss recovery goals, provide emotional support, and model healthy daily habits.
• Recognize early signs of distress, mental health struggles, or relapse triggers in the residence and use de-escalation strategies.
• Foster community and mutual respect among male roommates and help resolve conflicts.
• Share personal insights from a recovery journey to provide hope and practical advice.
• Help clients establish personal recovery goals and create actionable plans to achieve them.
• Monitor client progress and encourage consistent engagement in recovery activities.
• Connect clients with community resources, providers, housing, and employment opportunities.
• Teach life skills, coping mechanisms, stress management, and strategies for navigating triggers and cravings.
• Support families in understanding addiction and recovery.
• Complete weekly progress reports on clients in the caseload.
• Maintain and monitor client records to ensure documentation is complete and follows program guidelines.
• Help enforce client policies, including policies on designated smoking areas and cell phone use.