Mental/Behavioral Health Technician - Day Shift

The BHT supports patients with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse by assisting with daily living activities and implementing therapeutic interventions under clinician supervision.

Mental/Behavioral Health Technician Day Shift: (7:30a-3:30p Sunday-Tuesday or Tuesday -Saturday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assist with hygiene, meal prep, and medication management; monitor and document patient behavior and well-being.
• Behavioral Support: Implement individual treatment plans and help patients develop coping skills.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to crises, ensuring patient safety and de-escalating situations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient interactions and treatment progress.
• Collaboration: Work with healthcare professionals on treatment planning; attend team meetings.
• Education and Support: Educate patients and families about mental health; facilitate group therapy and workshops.
• Compliance: Follow regulations and policies, including HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in behavioral health is preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, crisis intervention, empathy, and documentation skills.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification required; additional certifications like CBHT are a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift.

Working Conditions: May work in clinical, residential, or community settings with potential exposure to challenging behaviors; flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

Pay starts at $17.00 and hour with an earning potential of up to $25.50 based on education, experience in the field and shift.

We have full-time, part-time and PRN positions available.

Other shifts available:

Behavioral Health Technician-Evenings (3:30-11:30p)

Behavioral Health Technician-Overnights (11:30p-7:30a)

Available shift differentials:

Weekday evenings: $3.00

Weekend (Friday at 7pm-Monday 7am) $2.00

Overnight $2.00

Please note that these differentials compound upon one another, so if someone would be working overnights on the weekend, they would be making $2.50 on top of their base pay. If they would work a weekend evening shift, they could earn up to $4.50 an hour over the base pay.

Employment Type Full Time

Salary : $5 - $17