3rd Shift Part-time Weekends Behavioral Health Technician

3rd Shift Part-time Weekends Behavioral Health Technician

Apply for the 3rd Shift Part-time Weekends Behavioral Health Technician role at Nashville Treatment Solutions.

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals. The BHT answers clients’ questions and assists in adjusting program routine, reports any changes in the client’s physical or mental condition, and supervises clients during the program with an emphasis on client safety and wellbeing.

• Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Tickets and valuables to be kept in the safe.
• Completes required lab requisitions per protocol.
• Monitors clients at all times to include specific rounds and logging clients' whereabouts.
• De‑escalates AMA and other client problems.
• Participates in all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Ensures garbage is disposed of properly throughout the shifts as needed.
• Monitors group room to ensure cleanliness after each activity.
• Hands off information necessary for the next shift technician after each shift and maintains logbook for the continuity of care. Participates in shift turnover and ensures that the next shift is aware of pertinent information as it relates to clients.
• Attends required staff training.
• Supervises clients completing the program with an emphasis on safety and well‑being.
• Reminds clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and reports infractions immediately.
• Provides emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to address clinical issues.
• Completes assigned paperwork in a neat, timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care.
• Participates in maintaining clean, properly supplied and efficient work areas.
• Observes and reports safety and maintenance problems.
• Interacts appropriately with clients, showing respect while maintaining boundaries.
• Exercises sound professional judgement and seeks assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior, including but not limited to suicidal concerns and issues of trauma.
• Protects privacy of all client information in accordance with facility privacy policies and procedures.
• Transports clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred.
• Valid state driving license with no major violations in the past five (5) years.

• Detail‑oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Empathetic and non‑judgmental approach when working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiar with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

This position requires working in a temperature‑controlled environment, 80%–90% of the time spent indoors. Potential exposure to violent situations, airborne/blood‑borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials, standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling, reaching, pushing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay

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