Mental​/Behavioral Health Technician; BHT

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2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $25.50 Hourly

We are currently offering a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time BHTs!

The BHT supports patients with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse by assisting with daily living activities and implementing therapeutic interventions under clinician supervision.

• Patient Care: Assist with hygiene, meal prep, and medication management; monitor and document patient behavior and well-being.
• Behavioral Support: Implement individual treatment plans and help patients develop coping skills.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises, ensuring patient safety and de‑escalating situations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient interactions and treatment progress.
• Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals on treatment planning; attend team meetings.
• Education and Support: Educate patients and families about mental health; facilitate group therapy and workshops.
• Compliance: Follow regulations and policies, including HIPAA and safety protocols.

• Education: High school diploma required; associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in behavioral health is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, crisis intervention, empathy, and documentation skills.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification required; additional certifications like CBHT are a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift.

Maywork in clinical, residential, or community settings with potential exposure to challenging behaviors; flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Pay starts at $17.00 and has the earning potential up to $25.50, based on education, experience, and shift differentials. We have full-time and part-time available.

Shifts are as follows:

Shift Differentials are:

Weekday evenings: $3.00

Weekday overnight: $2.00

Weekend (Friday at 7pm-Monday 7am) $2.00

Please note that these differentials compound upon one another, so if someone would be working overnights on the weekend, they would be making $4.00 on top of their base pay. If they would work a weekend evening shift, they could earn up to $5.00 an hour over the base pay.