Behavioral Health Technician

Adolescent Wellness Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Adolescent Wellness Academy in New York is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to join our on-site care team. You will supervise adult clients during daily programming, maintain safety, document shift activities, and support therapists and staff across shifts.

The role requires 2+ years of direct care experience, strong documentation, a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain, and availability Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health or direct care.
• Experience with adult clients in substance use treatment.
• Strong documentation habits for shift notes and UA logs.
• Calm, professional boundaries, and ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Eligible for Level II background screening and drug test.
• Available full-time for Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming.
• Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks.
• Collect and document urine drug screens per policy.
• Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior docs.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of shared program spaces.
• Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect.
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts.
• Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs.
• Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed.

Skills

Direct care experience

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician

On-Site | Full-Time | Schedule Tuesday to Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm | $16–$18/hour

About the Role

You are a frontline member of the PRC care team. You support adult clients through structured recovery programming — maintaining safety, accountability, and a therapeutic environment from the moment your shift starts. This role requires calm under pressure, strong documentation habits, and genuine commitment to the people you serve.

Backgrounds that translate well: Behavioral Health Tech · Direct Care · Substance Use Treatment · Residential Support · Crisis Stabilization

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming
• Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks
• Collect and document urine drug screens in accordance with policy
• Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all shared program spaces
• Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect — firm, never punitive
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts
• Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs
• Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a BHT or in a similar direct care role
• Experience working with adult clients in a substance use treatment setting
• Strong documentation habits — shift notes, incident reports, and UA logs completed accurately and on time
• Calm, boundaries, and professional under pressure
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire
• High school diploma or GED required
• Eligible for Level II background screening and drug test
• Available full-time for Tuesday–Saturday schedule

PRC is an adult behavioral health organization operating PHP and IOP programs across South Florida. We exist to serve clients and families at their most critical moments — and this role supports that mission on the ground every day.

Learn More: Principles Recovery Center