1st Shift Behavioral Health Technician Full-time

Socket.dev; Tennessee; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401k match

Paid time off

Sick time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to help maintain a safe environment and support clients through program routines. The role emphasizes client safety, privacy, and compassionate care across extended shifts.

Responsibilities include supervising clients, logging activities, assisting staff, and coordinating with therapy teams to address concerns while maintaining professionalism and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred.
• Valid state driving license with no major violations in past five years.

Responsibilities

• Records inventory log of belongings and valuables.
• Monitor clients and log whereabouts during shifts.
• De-escalates AMA and other client problems.
• Maintain continuity of care logbook and shift turnover notes.
• Attend required staff training and safety meetings.
• Provide emotional support and refer clients to therapy staff.
• Protect client privacy in accordance with facility policies.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Working under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent decision making

Empathetic approach

EMR systems

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals. The BHT answers clients’ questions and assist in adjusting program routine, report any changes in the client’s physical or mental condition. The BHT is responsible for supervising clients during the program with emphasis on client safety and wellbeing.

Tuesday - Saturday

Essential Duties:

• Records inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables and return ticket. Tickets and valuables to be kept in the safe.
• Completes required lab requisitions per protocol
• Monitor clients at all times to include specific rounds and logging clients' whereabouts
• De-escalates AMA and other client problems
• Participate in all staff meetings as scheduled
• Ensure garbage is disposed of properly throughout the shifts as needed
• Monitors group room to ensure cleanliness after each activity
• Hands off information necessary for next shift technician after each shift. Maintains logbook for the continuity of care. Participates in shift turnover and ensures that the next shift is aware of pertinent information as it relates to clients
• Attend required staff training
• Supervise clients completing the Program with emphasis on safety and well-being
• Remind clients of program rules and regulations as necessary and report infractions immediately
• Provide emotional support for clients while referring them to therapy staff to address clinical issues
• Complete assigned paperwork in a neat, timely and accurate manner
• Communicate with other staff as necessary to promote quality client care
• Participate in maintaining clean, properly supplied and efficient work areas
• Observe and report safety and maintenance problems
• Interact appropriately with clients, showing respect while maintaining boundaries
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Exercise sound professional judgement and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage client behavior to include but not limited to suicidal concerns, issues of trauma
• Protect privacy of all client information in accordance with facility privacy policies and procedures
• Transport clients as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED preferred
• Experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health preferred
• Valid state driving license with no major violations in past five (5) years

Key Competencies:

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as be flexible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Empathetic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Familiar with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Work Environment:

This position is required to work in a temperature-controlled environment 80%-90% of the time spent indoors. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials. Standing, walking, bending, stoop/kneel, reaching, pushing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Match
• Paid-Time Off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay