Behavioral Health Technician - Eating Disorder Recovery

The Emily Program; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & PPO insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support residential and inpatient care. You will facilitate therapeutic activity groups and help clients build skills to manage eating disorders while maintaining a recovery‑oriented environment.

This full‑time, 0.8 FTE position operates 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and documenting observations in charts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field; licensure preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic activity groups and support recovery‑oriented care.
• Assist clients in acquiring skills to manage eating disorders and participate in programming.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on care plans and admissions.
• Document observations and charts; report changes promptly.
• Enforce policies and complete hourly room checks; ensure safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher or healthcare experience

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Emily Program seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support residential and inpatient care. You will facilitate therapeutic activity groups and help clients build skills to manage eating disorders while maintaining a recovery‑oriented environment.

This full‑time, 0.8 FTE position operates 6:00 AM–2:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and documenting observations in charts.