Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

The Recovery Village; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Telemedicine

Job summary

The Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA) seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in a 55-bed residential setting. The role focuses on safety, recovery engagement, and collaboration with clinical teams to deliver compassionate care.

Starting pay is $16 per hour with a $2 night shift differential, plus comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401K match, health/vision/dental insurance, and a company-supported HSA. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
• In lieu of Associate's degree, minimum two (2) years' experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce facility program rules in a firm, professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with supervisor and clinical team.
• Address problem behaviors using verbal de-escalation when needed.
• Assist nurses during intake and taking vital signs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support patients' recovery and engagement in daily routines.
• Work with diverse personalities and uphold safety first.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal de-escalation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree or 1 year BHT exp

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Stockbridge, GA!

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVSA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located, just 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, RVSA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing. Discover more about RVA at https://www.recoveryatlanta.com/south-atlanta-facility

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care and support to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. BHTs promote safety, recovery, and engagement by monitoring patient well-being, facilitating daily routines, and assisting the clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

JOB DUTIES:

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.
• Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
• Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
• Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
• Address problems noted by supervisor
• Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility
• Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs
• Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
• Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
• Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
• May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
• May provide for transportation of patients.
• During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associates degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate's degree. minimum two (2) years' experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Pay: Starting rate $16/hr, based on experience.
• $2.00 Night Shift Differential.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life &Telemedicine MDLive.
• Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
• Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.