Behavioral Health Technician

Woo; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Vacation/PTO

Paid Training

Job summary

The Wood Group is seeking compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to join our youth crisis facility in Round Rock, TX. This full-time role includes day and overnight 12‑hour rotating shifts to provide critical support for youth facing mental health challenges.

Responsibilities include monitoring youth safety, assisting with meals and chores, documenting care, and maintaining a respectful, confidential environment. We offer healthcare, vacation, paid training, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities required.
• Empathy and patience are essential for youth care.
• Experience in mental health or youth settings is advantageous.
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations.
• Willingness to work every other weekend as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise youth in a crisis setting to ensure safety.
• Cook and serve meals following the facility menu.
• Complete items on the facility Chore Sheet as directed.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Maintain daily chart documentation and a clean, structured environment.
• Follow facility policies and confidentiality standards at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

De-escalation

Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to join our youth crisis facility, where we provide critical support and care for young individuals facing mental health and behavioral challenges. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth during their most vulnerable moments, working within a supportive and collaborative environment committed to growth and recovery.

Full-time shift available:

• Daytime Shift (7am to 7pm (12hr rotating shift)
• Overnight Shift -7pm to 7am (12hr rotating shift)

Below are a few job duties to expect as a Behavioral Health Tech:

• Monitor and supervise youth in a crisis setting to ensure safety and well-being
• Cook and serve meals. Follow the facility menu as posted.
• Responsible for completing items listed on the facility Chore Sheet as directed by the administrator.
• Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Daily chart documentation
• Maintain a safe, clean and structured environment
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and confidentially standards at all time.
• Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook.

What Our Company Offers:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid Training

Providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services.

The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 21 years of age
• Additional training in mental health or behavioral support preferred
• Prior experience working with youth or in a mental health setting is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others
• Basic knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Able to work every other weekend is required