Behavioral Health Technician

Hygea; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hygea Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in a 12-hour shift program, ensuring safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment. You will collaborate with clinical and nursing staff to meet client needs and uphold high standards of care.

Key duties include maintaining cleanliness, observing drug testing, and facilitating house meetings while supporting ongoing professional development and crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required or willingness to obtain GED.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Associates degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred.
• Training in motivational interviewing a plus.
• Trauma-Informed Care training a plus.
• Recovery coach training a plus.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills (Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Maintains facility cleanliness through sanitizing and deep cleaning of client areas.
• Observes urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
• Facilitates house meetings in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
• Adheres to institutional policies and safety standards.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and may liaise with clients and external facilities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid/CPR preferred

Associates degree in mental health/addiction treatment

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

At Hygea Healthcare, we are committed to transforming lives by addressing substance use disorders with compassion, innovation, and inclusivity.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build an ecosystem of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer a full continuum of care—serving anyone in need, regardless of socioeconomic status or payer type. We deliver best-in-class, unbiased treatment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest quality outcomes for every individual who walks through our doors.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every community has access to comprehensive addiction care. Through rigorous research and model validation, we aim to expand Hygea Healthcare's presence throughout Maryland and the Northeast, creating a seamless network of care that supports long-term recovery and community well-being.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by our five core values:

• Health – Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional wellness
• Hope – Inspiring belief in recovery and brighter tomorrows
• Happiness – Creating environments that foster joy and purpose
• Humility – Serving with respect, empathy, and a learner’s mindset
• Humor – Embracing lightness and human connection along the journey

At Hygea, we don’t just treat addiction—we support healing, restore dignity, and empower lives.

Behavioral Health Technician, SUD Community Living, 12 hour shifts

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the support and monitoring of clients while in the program, as well as ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean. He/she will maintain close communication with clinical staff, nursing staff, and administration to ensure the client needs are being met.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Ensures the cleanliness of facility through sanitizing, dusting, deep cleaning, etc. all client areas of the facility (i.e. kitchen, dining room, gym, etc.) Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
• Facilitates house meetings in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops. May provide liaison with clients, families of clients, or external facilities and agencies.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or willingness to obtain GED
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associates degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred)
• Training in motivational interviewing a plus.
• Training in Trauma Informed Care a plus.
• Recovery coach training a plus.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of community resources.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the needs of the organization and/or the needs of staff members.