BHT (Overnight)

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and behavioral health support to residents in a residential treatment setting. This role combines hands-on behavioral health support with the safe and accurate administration of medications and treatments. The BHT assists residents with daily living activities, encourages recovery progress, supports treatment plan goals, and promotes emotional stability.

Key ResponsibilitiesBehavioral Health Support

• Provide behavioral health care and supervision to residents in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Assist residents with daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Use de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to manage challenging behaviors.
• Support residents in achieving treatment goals and maintaining structure.
• Promote emotional stability and encourage recovery progress throughout the residential setting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe residential environment.

Medication Administration

• Safely administer all prescribed medications and treatments as documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), following the 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Clearly explain medications to residents before administering, including the name and purpose of each medication.
• Accurately document all medication-related actions (given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed, or returned) on the MAR in accordance with facility policy.

Medication Management

• Count and sign off all narcotics with an approved staff member before accepting the medication.
• Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Communication & Care Coordination

• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality behavioral health support.
• Monitor resident safety and well-being, documenting observations and incidents as required.

Caregiving & Documentation

• Perform basic caregiving tasks including taking and recording vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights as needed.
• Maintain resident privacy and uphold the facility's care philosophy at all times.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance and resident safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or residential care setting (SMI population preferred).
• Computer skills required.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in human services or behavioral health preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow behavioral health care protocols.
• CPR/First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain within 2 days of hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary for this position?
• Are you comfortable working with the SMI (Seriously mentally ill) population?

Experience:

• BHT: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21