Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time Days)

The Emily Program; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and PPO insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in a residential setting. The role involves facilitating therapeutic activities, providing client support, and maintaining a recovery-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in mental health care. Comprehensive benefits and educational opportunities are offered to support career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mental health experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapeutic activity groups including art, music, and mindfulness.
• Provides milieu support and engages clients as needed.
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with policies.

Skills

Mental health experience

Client support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (Full Time Days)

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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. Our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from various backgrounds who collaborate to provide the 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

• 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
• 3 shifts per week
• Alternating weekends, every other Saturday and Sunday

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapeutic activity groups including art, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, and games
• Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks
• Provides milieu support, including escorting clients to on-site provider appointments
• Engages, coaches, and supports residents as needed
• Participates in scheduled supervision and seeks supervision when necessary
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with policies and standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Mental health experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive required
• Previous direct mental health experience preferred

Educational Opportunities

We are committed to career growth and clinical education, partnering with the University of Minnesota Medical School and offering ongoing education through webinars and in-house programs, including upcoming BHT certification.

New interns, those nearing licensure, and master’s degree therapists can find on-the-job training and hours toward licensure.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• HSA and PPO insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and a floating holiday support work-life balance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Mental Health Care