Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time Recovery Support

Holman Recovery Center; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Holman Recovery Center seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to guide and support individuals with substance use disorders in a residential setting. The role covers a 3-shift weekly schedule (5:30 am–2:00 pm) and involves assisting with living skills, case management, and group education.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, basic medical task ability, and commitment to de-escalation and client safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist preferred.
• Good character and suitability to meet the needs of the populations served.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understand that substance use disorder is a public health problem and a treatable illness.
• Professionalism and appropriate boundaries in all interactions.
• No misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this facility.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions from written/oral/diagram/schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to individuals, including living skills, case management, and social support.
• Complete daily record keeping as directed by the Clinical Director.
• Provide educational groups to help clients regain skills and improve psycho-education.
• Oversee clients during housekeeping, meals, and daily activities.
• Assist with laundry, dishes, housekeeping, and garbage disposal.
• Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggression and apply de-escalation techniques.
• Perform basic medical tasks, document vital signs, collect urine samples, weigh clients.
• Transport and supervise clients to appointments and activities.
• Organize and facilitate recreation, physical fitness, and leisure activities.
• Provide information to the treatment team to inform decisions.
• Link clients to available community resources post-treatment.
• Assist clients in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health problems.
• Answer and respond to calls at Holman Recovery Center.

Skills

Peer Recovery Certification

Organization

Communication

Public health understanding

Professional boundaries

No substance misuse

Reading technical docs

Report writing

Public speaking

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma with 1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Holman Recovery Center seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to guide and support individuals with substance use disorders in a residential setting. The role covers a 3-shift weekly schedule (5:30 am–2:00 pm) and involves assisting with living skills, case management, and group education.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, basic medical task ability, and commitment to de-escalation and client safety.