Behavioral Health Technician - 12-Hour Shifts, Per-Diem

Banyan Treatment Center; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our Stuart, FL team on a part-time, on-site basis. This role focuses on supporting patients through structured daily programming, building engagement, and maintaining safety within a multidisciplinary care setting.

Ideal candidates bring empathy, strong observation, and solid communication and documentation skills, with a willingness to work 12-hour shifts and participate in both SUD and mental health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress situations.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Driving roles require valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support structured daily programming and group coordination.
• Build trust-based relationships with patients to reinforce engagement.
• Monitor patients and the facility environment and conduct safety checks.
• Communicate patient observations to clinical and medical staff.
• Ensure adherence to program structure and facility rules.
• Document observations, safety checks, and incidents accurately.
• Transport patients to and from the program and community appointments.
• Measure and record vital signs and conduct UDS/breathalyzer testing as needed.

Education

High school diploma/ Equivalent

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Observation

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our Stuart, FL team on a part-time, on-site basis. This role focuses on supporting patients through structured daily programming, building engagement, and maintaining safety within a multidisciplinary care setting.

Ideal candidates bring empathy, strong observation, and solid communication and documentation skills, with a willingness to work 12-hour shifts and participate in both SUD and mental health