Adolescent Behavioral Health Tech — Residential Care

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account and Flexible Sp

Job summary

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for our adolescent boys residential facility in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time role includes all shifts with a $19.00–$21.00 hourly pay and a $2.00/hour differential on the 2nd shift.

You will work directly with youth in a structured therapeutic setting and participate in programming. The position emphasizes safety, supervision, crisis management, and collaborative care with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong communication, documentation, and crisis management skills are essential.
• Valid transportation is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, supervision, and well-being of residents.
• Provide structure and implement behavioral interventions.
• Document interactions and progress using EMR and daily logs.
• Co-facilitate therapy and psychoeducational groups.
• Support residents in achieving individualized treatment goals.
• Engage youth in structured activities and mentoring.
• Communicate observations to clinical leadership.
• Assist clinical and case management teams as needed.
• Transport residents to appointments when required.
• Administer medications if trained.
• Participate in required training and professional development.

Skills

Crisis management

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for our adolescent boys residential facility in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time role includes all shifts with a $19.00–$21.00 hourly pay and a $2.00/hour differential on the 2nd shift.

You will work directly with youth in a structured therapeutic setting and participate in programming. The position emphasizes safety, supervision, crisis management, and collaborative care with clinical staff.