Behavioral Health Tech - PRN

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC; Town of Whitehall (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick time

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

Continuing education with supervision

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician - PRN to support individuals in recovery, assist with daily tasks, and collaborate with departments to maintain a compassionate recovery environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, prior experience as a client advocate or PCA, knowledge of Electronic Health Records, a valid driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle; you must be 25 or older and able to de‑escalate crises while

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience as a client advocate, PCA, or similar position.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records systems.
• Must pass BCI check and employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Age 25 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance and monitoring to individuals in Residential treatment.
• Monitor client progress and ensure adherence to program guidelines.
• Complete billing and documentation accurately in a timely manner.
• Communicate daily shift notes with leadership and clinical teams.
• Establish rapport and assist with crisis de‑escalation and confidentiality.
• Assist with facility management including meals and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis de-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.

Position

Behavioral Health Technician - PRN

Job Summary

Supporting individuals in recovery with day-to-day tasks and collaborating with various departments to promote a supportive and effective recovery environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support, guidance and monitoring to individuals in Residential treatment.
• Monitor client progress and ensure adherence to program guidelines.
• Completes billing and documentation accurately in a timely manner.
• Participation in community activities best represents the professional image of Lighthouse.
• Keep well documented notes and communicate daily shift notes with Behavioral Health Technician Lead, clinical, and medical teams as needed.
• The Behavioral Health Technician will serve as a role model, act as a mentor, advocate, and motivator.
• Establish rapport with clients, work with a diverse population, verbally de‑escalate crisis, maintain the confidentiality of protected and sensitive information, develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, family members, social service agencies, and other job‑related contacts.
• Must be able to function with a high degree of problem‑solving skills. According to client needs, the client care advocate is expected to prioritize, self‑direct, and organize daily activities.
• Accountable for effective care coordination and communicates effectively and clearly with internal and community treatment teams.
• Assist with facility management including coordinating and serving meals and housekeeping duties.
• Participate in clinical treatment activities and ensuring activities comply with the provisions of HIPAA and 42 CFR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Certifications

• Minimum high school diploma/ G.E.D
• Previous experience as a client advocate, PCA, or similar position.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records systems
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Age 25 years or older

Desired Experience/Certifications

• CDCA
• Serve Safe Certification

Schedule

PRN, 1st shift 7am - 7:30pm or 3rd shift 7pm - 7:30am

Compensation

$17.00 - $24.81/hr

Location

4000 E Main St Whitehall, OH 43213

Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.