Behavioral Health Technician/

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides supervision, support, and structure for residents in a residential treatment setting. Staff are responsible for maintaining safety, enforcing program expectations, supporting healthy coping skills, and helping create a consistent and therapeutic environment for residents.

Behavioral Health Technicians work closely with the clinical and case management teams to support resident stability, accountability, and progress within the program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise residents and maintain a safe, structured environment
• Enforce program rules, expectations, schedules, and house guidelines consistently
• Monitor resident behavior and report concerns to supervisors or clinical staff
• Support residents in utilizing healthy coping skills and emotional regulation techniques
• Assist with conflict resolution and use approved de-escalation strategies during crisis situations
• Provide appropriate supervision during meals, groups, recreation, transportation, and community activities
• Maintain professional boundaries and model appropriate behavior
• Complete required documentation including shift notes, incident reports, and behavioral observations
• Communicate effectively with Program Director and other staff
• Conduct room checks, safety checks, and facility monitoring as required
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and overall structure within the residence
• Transport residents as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working in behavioral health, residential treatment, mental health or substance abuse preferred 
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in high-stress situations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Crisis intervention or de-escalation training
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Experience working in residential or behavioral health settings

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time positions available (Swing and Graves)
• Day, swing, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required

Work Environment

This position works in a residential behavioral health setting and may involve exposure to challenging behaviors, emotionally stressful situations, and crisis intervention scenarios.