Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Schedule: Friday through Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

This position requires availability for the full Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM schedule.

Position Summary

Unhooked Recovery is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team.

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support and supervision to adults receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment in a residential setting. The BHT plays an important role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting clients throughout their recovery.

This is a hands-on position that includes client supervision, documentation, transportation, group support, crisis intervention, drug screening, intake and discharge assistance, and other day-to-day client care responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct client supervision and support while promoting safety, dignity, and a therapeutic environment.
• Monitor client activities, behaviors, progress, and overall well-being.
• Maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and other identified needs.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral concerns in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct routine accountability and security checks, including hourly rounds.
• Facilitate or assist with psychoeducational groups, community meetings, life-skills activities, wellness activities, recreational groups, and other program activities.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including client observations, group documentation, and applicable case management entries.
• Assist with client intakes and discharges.
• Obtain and document vital signs when required.
• Conduct urine drug screens in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Transport clients to medical appointments, court appearances, laboratories, and other approved appointments as needed.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate relevant client information to appropriate clinical and medical staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, in-services, and continuing education.
• Follow organizational policies related to safety, infection control, quality assurance, client care, and documentation.
• Maintain required BHT competencies and complete assigned training.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health and/or substance use challenges.
• Maintain a calm and professional approach during stressful or crisis situations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, clinical staff, and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Observe, assess, and accurately document client behaviors, symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Obtain basic vital signs, including blood pressure