Behavioral Health Technician: Growth, PTO & Free Training

Nana-Healthcare-Management,-LL; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Free CPI Training

Free CPR Training

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health Center is seeking full-time Behavioral Health Technicians to provide safe monitoring, support, and structure in a residential treatment program for adolescents aged 11–17. The role reports to the Director of Housing and Transportation and focuses on safety, documentation, and a therapeutic environment.

Shifts include 7:00–15:30, 15:00–23:30, and 23:00–7:30. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.
• Ability to handle stressful and demanding situations.
• Strong collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Competency in problem-solving, stress management, ethics, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs, including their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact.
• Ability to recognize medical emergencies and take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, First Aid, and CPR.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and additional responsibilities related to mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and accountability.
• Supervise self-administered medications.
• Complete and submit incident reports promptly.
• Attend all staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Follow infection control guidelines at all times.
• Provide end-of-shift reports to the Director via email.
• Report medical emergencies, elopements, or ACA incidents immediately.
• Transport clients to appointments, activities, support groups, and other facilities using a company van.
• Orient new clients and complete housing intake documentation.
• Conduct searches of client belongings and residential spaces for contraband.
• Monitor curfews and rule compliance for transitional living clients.

Skills

Interact professionally with clients &

Handle stressful situations

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving & ethics

Substance use knowledge

Recognize emergencies & take action

First Aid & CPR knowledge

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification preferred

Job description

Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health Center is seeking full-time Behavioral Health Technicians to provide safe monitoring, support, and structure in a residential treatment program for adolescents aged 11–17. The role reports to the Director of Housing and Transportation and focuses on safety, documentation, and a therapeutic environment.

Shifts include 7:00–15:30, 15:00–23:30, and 23:00–7:30. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.