Behavioral Health Technician

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Licensing support

Professional development stipends

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to deliver services in PHP and IOP settings for adolescents under licensed supervision.

You will facilitate groups on depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and social skills, while maintaining a safe milieu, supervising transitions, and modeling healthy communication. A collaborative, confidential environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Prior behavioral health experience with adolescents.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychoeducational and skills-based groups on topics like depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and social skills, using engaging methods such as activities and role-plays.
• Support a therapeutic milieu by maintaining a safe, structured environment, supervising clients during transitions, and modeling healthy communication and boundaries.
• Build supportive relationships, encourage participation, and help clients practice coping strategies while respecting professional boundaries.
• Observe, document, and communicate client behaviors and responses to the treatment team, ensuring confidentiality and proper clinical documentation.
• Assist with crisis intervention, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting de-escalation as needed, without making clinical assessments outside scope.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams through effective communication, participating in meetings, and supporting a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician plays a vital role in delivering high-quality behavioral health services within PHP and IOP settings, working closely with adolescents under supervision of licensed professionals.

Responsibilities include

• Facilitating psychoeducational and skills-based groups on topics like depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and social skills, using engaging methods such as activities and role-plays.
• Supporting a therapeutic milieu by maintaining a safe, structured environment, supervising clients during transitions, and modeling healthy communication and boundaries.
• Building supportive relationships, encouraging participation, and helping clients practice coping strategies while respecting professional boundaries.
• Observing, documenting, and communicating client behaviors and responses to the treatment team, ensuring confidentiality and proper clinical documentation.
• Assisting with crisis intervention, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting de-escalation as needed, without making clinical assessments outside scope.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams through effective communication, participating in meetings, and supporting a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, prior experience in behavioral health with adolescents, strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Preference for experience with structured programming and evidence-based practices is noted.

Benefits offered include health coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with match, licensing support, professional development stipends, and clinical supervision, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.