Behavioral Health Technician BHT

Four Pillars Recovery; Pinetop-Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Pillars Recovery in Pinetop, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our dedicated team. You will support admissions, orientation, and daily treatment activities, helping patients stay safe and engaged throughout their recovery journey.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, clinical collaboration, accurate documentation in the EMR, and strict adherence to HIPAA. If you value teamwork, accountability, and consistency in a high-impact setting, we want to meet you and welcome

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or 1 year work experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Support patient admission, orientation, and daily treatment activities
• Monitor patient behavior, whereabouts, and safety precautions
• Conduct vital signs checks and specimen collection/testing when assigned
• Assist with hygiene and daily living care as needed
• Provide therapeutic support and use approved crisis de-escalation interventions
• Document observations and interventions accurately in the EMR
• Communicate patient concerns to the clinical team promptly
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Oversee clients care and treatment schedules
• Promote a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment
• Responsible for telephones and answering incoming inquiries regarding agency.
• Assist in case management activities to coordinate care across various services
• Assist with admissions, including searching patients and their belongings
• Complete all charting, notes, and documentation before the end of the shift

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Empathy

Boundaries

Group facilitation

Substance use

HIPAA compliance

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year work experience

Job description

Four Pillars Recovery is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our team in Pinetop, AZ. Are you ready to be a part of a winning team where collaboration, accountability, and consistency define the culture? If you thrive in a high-impact environment and bring both heart and excellence to your work, we want to meet you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support patient admission, orientation, and daily treatment activities
• Monitor patient behavior, whereabouts, and safety precautions
• Conduct vital signs checks and specimen collection/testing when assigned
• Assist with hygiene and daily living care as needed
• Provide therapeutic support and use approved crisis de-escalation interventions
• Document observations and interventions accurately in the EMR
• Communicate patient concerns to the clinical team promptly
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Oversee clients care and treatment schedules
• Promote a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment
• Responsible for telephones and answering incoming inquiries regarding agency.
• Assist in case management activities to coordinate care across various services
• Assist with admissions, including searching patients and their belongings
• Complete all charting, notes, and documentation before the end of the shift

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED or 1 year work experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older

SKILLS

• Understanding of substance use disorders, withdrawal symptoms, and detox protocols
• Knowledge of co-occurring psychiatric conditions and behavioral responses
• Ability to recognize signs of deterioration or emergency and alert clinical team
• Proficient in crisis intervention and the use of de-escalation techniques
• Therapeutic communication skills including active listening, empathy, and boundary-setting
• Ability to facilitate basic therapeutic groups under supervision
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of how background influences treatment engagement

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Four Pillars mission goes beyond managing withdrawal systems to introducing hope through clinical excellence at the most vulnerable moment. This isn't just a job opportunity, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within your community. As a member of our the Four Pillars team, you will:

• Play a vital role in supporting individuals during a crucial phase of their recovery journey.
• Directly contribute to our life-changing goal to help individuals break free from the bonds of addiction.
• Take advantage of our commitment to employee development and growth, with access to continued education, training, and advancement opportunities within the organization.