Behavioral Health Technician

Description

About Evolve Life Centers:

Evolve Life Centers delivers an innovative, client-centered approach to behavioral healthcare and recovery housing. Our team of experienced addiction and mental health professionals is dedicated to creating meaningful, long-term change by fostering supportive, lasting social connections that extend well beyond treatment.

We offer a comprehensive continuum of care, including low- and medium-intensity residential substance use treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient services, aftercare, educational substance use program, outpatient mental health therapy, primary care services, and recovery housing. This integrated model ensures that individuals receive the right level of care at every stage of their recovery journey.

Our mission is to “Make a difference so impactful, that we get to experience the best life WE have ever known.”
Our vision is “To positively affect so many lives, that we change the world.”
We are guided by our core values of compassion, adaptability, commitment, and drive, which shape our culture, inform our clinical approach, and inspire our team to continuously evolve in service of those we support.

Safety-Sensitive Position Notice:

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are held to heightened standards due to the nature of their responsibilities and the potential impact on employee, client, and public safety. The use of substances that may cause sedation, impairment, or diminished alertness — including but not limited to opioids, marijuana, and benzodiazepines — may not be permitted while performing duties in these roles.

Position Purpose:

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Evolve Residential system of care. The Behavioral Health Technician is under the supervision of the BHT Supervisor and is responsible for the complete care and well-being of the clients while they are treated at Evolve Residential, as well as record client behavior, and provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients.

Specific areas of responsibility:

• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Follows Infection guidelines at all times.
• Completes and forwards copies of Incident Reports and any other staff/risk issues immediately to the Director/Assistant Director of Operations.
• Attend all Evolve Residential staff meetings and attend all mandatory In-services.
• Provide a safe therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• Provides supervision of self-administered medications.
• Oversee implementation of daily/weekly structure for community housing clients. Maintain a positive working relationship with Residential staff and consumers alike.
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Director of Operations.
• Monitor and observe client’s behavior with documentation and count and keep track of all clients with documentation.
• End of shift reporting to the Director of Operations via email.
• Answer calls on company phone while on shift.
• Report any medical emergencies, elopements or ACA incidents to the Director of Operations immediately.
• Transport clients to outside activities, food shopping, 12 step support groups, appointments, to and other facilities, using company vehicles.
• Orientates new clients to the residential facility, completing a housing intake packet and ensuring all documents are signed.
• Search new admissions belongings to ensure no contraband is brought into the facility, and all valuables and medications are secured.
• Preparing residential areas for new clients, ensuring cleanliness.
• To request and report any supplies needed at the residential facility to the Director of Operations.
• Ensure that all houses are well maintained and thoroughly cleaned when necessary.
• Follow ethical guidelines in accordance with the State of Maryland.
• Keeping tech offices in a clean and neat order at all times.
• Provide safety checks at houses and report any risks to the Director/Assistant Director of Operations.
• Provide “random” searches of residential areas checking for contraband.
• Monitor transitional living residential client’s curfews and that they are abiding to the rules.
• Administer random urinalysis testing when needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must have CPR certification.
• Must have ability to interact with staff and patients in a professional manner.
• The ability to handle stressful and demanding situations, and exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

We accept applications for this role on a continuous basis, even when we are not actively hiring. This allows us to connect with strong candidates and keep them in mind for future openings. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply—we review applications regularly.