Behavioral Health Technician - PT/Casual

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician

About POWER

POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives from addiction. We provide trauma-informed treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and co-occurring disorders, fostering a safe, supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and build lasting recovery.

Why This Role Matters

The Behavioral Health Technician plays a critical frontline role in supporting women early in their recovery journey. By maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, this position helps create the stability and consistency essential for healing and long-term recovery.

What You'll Do

Client Support & Safety

• Monitor client behavior, safety, and well-being throughout the shift

• Conduct regular rounds, bed checks, and wellness observations

• Respond to incidents and crises using calm, trauma-informed approaches

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and structured residential environment

Milieu Management

• Support daily routines including wake-up, meals, groups, and transitions

• Reinforce program expectations, rules, and boundaries consistently

• De-escalate conflicts and redirect behavior with professionalism and care

Client Engagement

• Build supportive, respectful relationships with clients

• Encourage participation in programming and recovery activities

• Model healthy behaviors and support coping skill development

Group Facilitation

• Lead or co-facilitate structured activities such as:

• Client Handbook Learning Group

• Recreational or wellness activities

Medication Line Support

• Assist with coordination of medication line under nursing supervision

• Ensure orderly and timely flow of clients during medication administration

Documentation & Communication