Behavioral Health Technician

Prosperous Health; Gorman (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid sick leave and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and advancement opportunities

Supportive, mission-driven work enviro

Job summary

Prosperous Health in California is seeking a reliable Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support patients in our behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. The BHT helps maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment and assists clients with daily routines and treatment participation.

This full-time role requires compassion, strong communication, and teamwork, with duties ranging from supervising activities to crisis prevention and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a behavioral health setting.
• Dependable and compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support patients in daily activities and treatment programming.
• Monitor patient behavior and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with patient engagement in group and individual activities.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to clients.
• Observe and report behavioral changes to clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and incidents.
• Support admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
• Follow facility policies, safety protocols, and treatment guidelines.
• Assist in crisis prevention and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Behavioral health setting

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health, and long-term wellness through high-quality, client-centered care.
We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice, and continuous improvement guide everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.
Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

• Prosperous Health Lake Hughes – 104-bed inpatient behavioral health & substance use disorder treatment campus
• Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Woodland Hills – Outpatient behavioral health program
• Prosperous Health Virtual Care – Statewide telehealth behavioral health program

Prosperous Medical

Prosperous Medical serves as the integrated medical and clinical services division of Prosperous Health.
Services include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Outpatient mental health services
• Integrated medical care
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Telepsychiatry services
• Outpatient clinical services
• Care coordination and continuity of care programs
• Innovative behavioral health and medical treatment solutions

Together, Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical provide a fully integrated behavioral healthcare platform that supports patients across the continuum of care.

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support patients in our behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment programs. The BHT plays a key role in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment while assisting clients in their daily routines and treatment participation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support patients in daily activities and treatment programming
• Monitor patient behavior and maintain a safe environment
• Assist with patient engagement in group and individual activities
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to clients
• Observe and report behavioral changes to clinical staff
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and incidents
• Support admissions, discharges, and transitions of care
• Follow facility policies, safety protocols, and treatment guidelines
• Assist in crisis prevention and de-escalation as needed

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a behavioral health setting
• Dependable and compassionate attitude

Preferred

• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or residential care
• Crisis prevention or de-escalation training
• Experience working with vulnerable populations

Salary & Compensation

• $16 – $25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time position
• Benefits package available

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid sick leave and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.