Behavioral Health Technician - 3rd Shift

Overview

Behavioral Health Technician (Adolescent Residential)
Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat

Shift: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (
Weekends Required
)
Pay:
Starting at $18.00/hour

Employment Type:

Full-Time
About Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat
Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat (HCRR) provides residential mental health treatment for adolescents ages 11–17
. Our clients may present with complex behavioral health needs, including self-harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance use, trauma, mood instability, depression, and anxiety.

We are seeking Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) who are dependable, observant, and compassionate—professionals who can maintain a calm, structured, and safe environment during overnight hours while supporting adolescents who may be actively symptomatic.

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat System of Care. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation
, the BHT is responsible for ensuring client safety, monitoring overnight activity, documenting behavior, and maintaining a supportive, therapeutic milieu throughout the residential program.

• Maintain continuous overnight supervision and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment
• Provide calm, consistent support and positive role modeling for adolescent clients
• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and overnight activity
• Conduct client counts and maintain accurate documentation
• Supervise self-administered medications as directed
• Assist with overnight structure and routines as established by leadership
• Complete and submit incident reports and immediately notify leadership of safety concerns
• Report medical emergencies, elopements, or ACA incidents promptly
• Complete end-of-shift reports via email to the Director
• Orient new admissions and complete residential intake documentation as needed
• Search new client belongings to prevent contraband entry
• Conduct random residential searches for contraband
• Monitor curfews and ensure compliance with program rules
• Transport clients as needed using company vehicles
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings
• Follow all infection control, safety, and facility protocols
• Report any illness or symptoms of contagious disease to leadership

• Ability to remain alert, calm, and decisive during overnight hours
• Strong crisis-management, problem-solving, and stress-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and their behavioral and emotional impact
• Ability to recognize medical emergencies and take appropriate action
• Familiarity with emergency procedures, overdose response, First Aid, and CPR
• Flexibility to adapt to changing program needs and overnight responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• CPR Certification preferred
• Must pass a Level 2 Background Check
• Preferred (not required): 0–1 year of experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, psychiatric, chemical dependency, residential, PHP, or outpatient settings

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth