Behavioral Health Technician Full-Time Days

Eating Recovery Center; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eating Recovery Center in Plano, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support inpatient and residential patients under the nursing department. The role involves supervision, meal support, and helping implement therapeutic programming.

The BHT role requires basic qualifications and may involve on-call shifts depending on location and program needs. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for daily operations and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (where applicable).
• 6 months of direct patient care experience preferred (BHT I).
• 1 year of direct patient care experience required (BHT II).
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience required (internal teammates only).

Responsibilities

• Milieu management and maintaining daily program structure as directed.
• Provide meal support, bathroom monitoring and assist with Activities of Daily Living.
• Document patient observations, meals and check-ins during shift.
• Assist with morning routine and transport patients for medical appointments if needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma‑related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence‑based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world‑class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission‑driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What you’ll be doing:

Schedule: Full‑Time Day Shift (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) - Three, 12‑hour shifts per week, with alternating weekends

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the nursing department and is responsible for the direct care of inpatient and residential patients by providing patient supervision and support. The BHT provides support, structure and boundaries. They provide bathroom and mealtime support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming. The BHT may be required to participate in on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Milieu management, including the following:
  • Maintains daily program structure, by following program schedule
  • Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
  • Works with patients on de‑escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
  • Conducts room searches and luggage searches
  • Takes patients out on fresh air breaks
  • Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
  • Takes patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
  • Act as secondary support staff in group therapy (may vary by location and program)
• Provides meal support and bathroom monitoring
• Completes documentation of patient observations, meals and individual check‑ins that occur during shift
• Assists with morning routine and Activities of Daily Living while patients are in spa/bathroom

BHT I must haves:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)
• 6 months of direct patient care experience (preferred)

BHT II must haves:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• New hires: 1 year of direct patient care experience (required)
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record (this requirement is only for locations that have company vehicles or locations that drive on behalf of the company)
• Minimum of 1 year of ERC milieu experience (required, for internal teammates only)

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our missionand that begins with caring for our own team. Your well‑being matters, and our benefitprogramis designedto support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leavebenefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience.That’swhy we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally,professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

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