Behavioral Health Technician (Full-time, Day Shift)

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

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Technician supports the residential and inpatient milieu by facilitating therapeutic activity groups, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)
• 1st shift, 6a-2:30p
• Rotating weekends and holidays required (as need by the site)

Compensation Disclosure:

• BHT I: Starting hourly range between $18.00-22.00

How Behavior Health Technicians Empower Recovery:

• Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
• Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
• Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
• Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
• Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/ related field preferred. (i.e. Paraprofessional, Mental Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Recovery Coach).
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.