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Behavioral Health Technician (SUD Residential Treatment) Full-Time Day Shift & PM Shift Available
Job Description
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a vital role in supporting clients throughout their recovery journey in a residential substance use disorder treatment setting. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Full-Time Day Shift and Full-Time PM Shift positions.
Working within ASAM Level 3.7 Medically Managed Residential Treatment (Detox) and Level 3.5 Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential programs, the BHT provides direct client supervision, support, safety monitoring, transportation coordination, and assistance with daily program operations.
This position serves as a positive role model for clients while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. The BHT works collaboratively with clinical, medical, and administrative staff to ensure quality client care and adherence to program policies, regulatory requirements, and trauma-informed treatment practices.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, team-oriented, and committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced behavioral health setting while supporting clients with dignity, respect, and empathy.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision and support to clients in residential and detoxification settings.
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and structured treatment environment.
- Conducts routine client observations and wellness checks in accordance with program protocols.
- Monitors client behavior and promptly reports concerns, incidents, or significant changes in functioning to clinical and medical staff.
- Assists with admissions, discharges, room assignments, and client orientation.
- Documents client interactions, observations, incidents, and services provided in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conducts and documents scheduled room searches, safety checks, and contraband screenings.
- Performs breathalyzer and urine drug screen collections as directed.
- Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed.
- Maintains facility cleanliness, safety standards, and inventory of supplies.
- Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary team members regarding client needs and concerns.
- Participates in shift reports, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support client care and program operations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health, healthcare, social services, or residential care preferred.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and trauma-informed care practices preferred.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to successfully pass required background checks and drug screenings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during crisis situations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and basic computer applications.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills.
Why Join Our Team?
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery.
- Work alongside a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for professional growth, certification, and advancement.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment dedicated to helping clients build healthy, productive lives.
SHARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and recovery-focused workplace.
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19