Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per-diem

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Waelder, TX | Per Diem
8-Hour Shifts | $16 hourly | Behavioral Health (SUD & MH)

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) for per diem opportunities in Waelder, TX. Situated between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of rural South Texas, Waelder and the surrounding communities have a quiet but real need for skilled, caring people to support those on the road to recovery. This role puts you at the center of that work, with the backing of a nationally recognized organization behind you.

This is a meaningful role for someone who understands the recovery journey — through professional experience, personal experience, or both — and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for people working hard to change their lives.

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’s Rise Fund, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Rooted leadership — our Waelder team is led by people who have grown within Banyan and know this work from the ground up. You'll be supported by a leadership team with real tenure and genuine investment in the people they work with.
• Room to grow — per diem experience here is a foot in the door with a team that promotes from within. Whether your goals are clinical or operational, there's a path forward.
• Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — right in your own community.
• Direct impact — support patients through structured daily programming, helping them build the skills and accountability needed for lasting recovery.
• 8-hour shifts — predictable, manageable shifts that work with your schedule.
• Lived experience valued — personal familiarity with recovery is genuinely respected and welcomed on our team.
• Collaborative environment — work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to trauma-informed care across both SUD and mental health tracks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of structured daily programming and group coordination
• Build consistent, trust-based relationships with patients to reinforce engagement and progress
• Monitor patients and the facility environment; conduct regular safety checks
• Communicate patient observations and needs to clinical and medical staff
• Ensure adherence to program structure and facility rules
• Document observations, safety checks, and incidents accurately and in a timely manner
• Transport patients to and from program and community appointments
• Measure and record vital signs
• Conduct UDS and breathalyzer testing in accordance with company policy
• Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the program day
• Recognize signs of clinical concern and refer appropriately to therapy or medical staff
• Keep Team Leaders and the Supervisor/Operations Director informed of relevant patient information
• Assist with supply management, discharge preparations, and day-to-day facility operations

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Driving roles require: valid driver's license, 3-year record of safe driving, minimum age of 21, and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements

Preferred:

• Personal or professional familiarity with the local recovery community; lived experience is highly valued
• Work experience in substance use disorder or mental health treatment
• Experience supporting patients in inpatient levels of care
• Relevant behavioral health certification

Apply Now

If you're ready to put your experience and community roots to work for a mission-driven organization — and to grow alongside a team that's built to last — we'd like to meet you. Apply today to join the team at Banyan Treatment Centers in Waelder, TX.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.