Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Stockbridge, GA. Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we are committed to advancing patient care. Learn more about ARS at  At Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), we provide a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery.

RVSA is a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility offering medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, located about 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Discover more about RVSA at

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care and support to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. BHTs promote safety, recovery, and engagement by monitoring patient well-being, facilitating daily routines, and assisting the clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Works with the facility leadership team to support facility success by completing the responsibilities described below.

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with the immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules.
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Ensure documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate, and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.
• Encourage patients to maintain recovery post-discharge.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Understand and apply the program's clinical philosophy.
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills.
• Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
• Address problems noted by the supervisor.
• Communicate all urgent matters with the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility.
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs.
• Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
• Maintain good written and verbal communication.
• Assist nurses during intake and taking vital signs and weights; notify nurse of any abnormalities.
• May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee certification (e.g., Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation).
• May provide transportation of patients.
• During State of Emergency, ensure appropriate BHT staffing levels are maintained and may be required to remain onsite throughout the period.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR 1 year patient care experience + Associate's degree required OR
• Successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I required.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services with emphasis on direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

• Competitive starting pay plus night shift differential
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 2 weeks/year; accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance:
  Health, Vision, Dental, Life
• Matching HSA:
  Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, Life Mart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups for participating in a discrimination complaint or for opposing discriminatory practices/EEO.