Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

Change Agent/Behavioral Health Tech at Beacon Behavioral Partners. The Behavioral Health Technician provides support at The Maples in Crowley, TX. The Maples serves as a residential treatment program addressing medical and mental health issues for adolescent girls facing trauma, disordered eating, and substance abuse.

Beacon Behavioral Partners is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. We are committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice by fully managing administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach enables physicians to focus on patient care.

Beacon Behavioral Partners guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists, and recreational therapists. Our physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.

At Beacon Behavioral Partners, Behavioral Health Technicians receive competitive salaries. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) company matching; short-term disability coverage; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and other valuable offerings.

The Behavioral Health Technician should have a passion for being part of the teenager's recovery. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated behavioral health team member to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Assist patients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Support patients with basic life skills development (e.g., cooking, cleaning, and organization).
• Monitor patients' behaviors, moods, and physical conditions, documenting observations accurately.
• Report significant behavioral changes, incidents, or concerns to clinical staff and management.
• Encourage patients to engage in therapeutic activities, including relaxation techniques, social interactions, and coping strategies.
• Respond to emergencies or crisis situations, such as aggressive outbursts, self-harm, or mental health crises.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts and prevent harm to patients or others.
• Enforce rules and guidelines regarding safety, behavior, and boundaries within the facility.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required). Additional certifications or coursework in psychology, social work, or related fields are preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health or behavioral disorders in a clinical or residential setting is highly preferred.

This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer.