Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Part-Time, Night (Thursday)

Banyan-Treatment-Centers-; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance and referral

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join our founding team in Rochester Hills, Michigan. You will help keep patients safe, engaged, and supported while gaining hands-on experience in substance use and mental health treatment.

The role emphasizes calm under pressure, rapport-building, and collaboration with nursing, clinical, and operations staff to ensure safe, effective care for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to stay professional and composed in high-stress situations.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• If driving duties are assigned: valid license and driver criteria completion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients and living areas, performing safety checks per shift.
• Respond to crises using de-escalation and suicide-safety procedures.
• Call nursing staff for medical attention and report concerns.
• Offer emotional support and document patient behavior accurately.
• Take vital signs, supervise medication administration, and coordinate activities.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Professional demeanor

Strong observation

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Driving skills (optional)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

EMR

MAR

Job description

Job Category: Behavioral Health Support

Requisition Number: BEHAV006298

• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Technician to join the founding team at our new residential treatment facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan. BHTs keep patients safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day, spending more time with patients than almost anyone on the treatment team.

This role is for someone who stays calm under pressure, builds rapport easily, and wants hands-on experience in substance use and mental health treatment.

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG , one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

We're excited to soon open our doors in Rochester Hills, MI. There's a strong need for inpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a residential setting in the area, and we're happy to be able to provide it.

Why Join Our Team?

• Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission-accredited organization with the stability and reach of a national provider.
• Help open a new facility: join the founding team in Rochester Hills and help set the standard for care from day one.
• Real impact every shift: you support patient safety and recovery during a critical phase of treatment.
• Hands-on experience: build skills in crisis intervention, patient monitoring, and support across levels of care.
• A team behind you: work alongside nursing, clinical, and operations staff with weekly supervision.

Full-time team members are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-and-long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness incentives
• Employee assistance and referral programs

Key Responsibilities

Patient Safety & Support

• Supervise patients and living areas, completing scheduled safety checks throughout the shift.
• Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and suicide-safety procedures.
• Call nursing staff when patients need medical attention and report concerns to the treatment team.
• Offer emotional support, refer clinical issues to therapy staff, and document patient behavior accurately.

Clinical & Program Support

• Take vital signs and complete urine drug screens and pregnancy tests per company policy.
• Supervise self-administration of medication per physician orders.
• Coordinate group and recreational activities and transport patients when assigned driving duties.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to stay professional, empathetic, and composed in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• If assigned driving duties: valid driver's license, Banyan's Qualified Driver Criteria (driving record and insurance eligibility), and completion of the Driver's Safety Course.

Preferred

• Associate's degree or higher.
• 1 or more years of experience in SUD/MH treatment, behavioral healthcare, or health care.
• Experience across levels of care (e.g., detox, residential, PHP).
• Certification in addiction counseling or a related field (e.g., CAC, CADC, CBHT, CPRS), CNA, or other relevant healthcare certification.
• Basic EMR and MAR experience.
• Personal or professional familiarity with the local recovery community.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

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