Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

The Behavioral Health Technician I provides direct care, supervision, and support to adolescents participating in a residential behavioral health and recovery program. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment during overnight hours while helping youth remain engaged in treatment and personal development.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, observant, and passionate about supporting adolescents on their path toward recovery, emotional wellness, and personal growth.

Experience working with youth, adolescents, or at-risk populations is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor adolescent clients throughout overnight hours to ensure safety, security, and compliance with program expectations.
• Conduct regular safety checks and respond appropriately to client needs, concerns, behavioral issues, or crises.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes positive behaviors and healthy development.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while building rapport and providing encouragement to youth.
• Participate as an integral member of the treatment team by observing and documenting client behaviors, strengths, needs, and progress.
• Communicate significant overnight observations, incidents, and concerns to supervisors and treatment team members to support continuity of care.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans and behavioral interventions as directed.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to all program rules, policies, and procedures during overnight shifts.
• Support therapeutic interventions and behavior-management strategies established by the treatment team.
• Report incidents, safety concerns, behavioral concerns, or policy violations promptly and accurately.
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when appropriate.
• Follow all medication policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other authorized personnel to ensure compliance with medication administration and documentation requirements.
• Observe and report medication-related concerns according to agency protocols.
• Assisting new clients with orientation to program expectations, schedules, and facility guidelines.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and routines as needed.
• Provide developmentally appropriate guidance, support, and coaching to adolescents.
• Reinforce treatment goals, coping skills, and recovery-oriented behaviors.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for youth in treatment.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and within established timeframes.
• Document client behaviors, incidents, observations, and interventions in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.
• Provide transportation for clients when required.
• Ensure safe transportation practices and appropriate supervision during transports.
• Maintain all required driving credentials and comply with agency vehicle policies.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of responsible employment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents in a residential treatment setting.
• Experience working with adolescents or youth populations.
• Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, behavior management, and de-escalation techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to engage and support adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a dedicated team committed to helping adolescents build healthier futures. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting youth through recovery, personal growth, and positive life change while working alongside experienced behavioral health professionals in a collaborative treatment environment.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.