Behavioral Health Tech

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The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the daily interactions with patients, maintaining patient schedule, headcounts and 24-hour observation of patient’s activities and locations.

• Maintain daily observations of patients at various levels of care at the required time intervals.
• Conduct all interactions in a professional and ethical manner.
• Follow facility regulations regarding infection control, incident reporting and risk management.
• Conduct point‑of‑care testing such as urine drug screens, pregnancy tests and breathalyzers.
• Conduct on‑person body searches of all new clients during admission.
• Conduct searches of all patients.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Transport patients in approved vehicles to approved events.
• Navigate basic computer skills.
• Other duties and assignments as deemed qualified and appropriate.

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity/Accident plan
• Legal plan
• EAP
• $10,000 life insurance
• $10,000 short‑term disability

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurance for clearance to drive a 14‑passenger van.
• At least 1 year of experience working in the Behavioral Health field preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate in various forms: verbal, written, text.
• Understanding of the variety of community support groups (AA, NA, AlAnon, Coda, etc.).
• CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• Waived testing, CLIA.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Mental Health Care