Behavioral Health Technician, PT/Casual
POWER Recovery
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit delivering trauma-informed treatment and recovery support for women facing addiction and co-occurring disorders. The Behavioral Health Technician supports clients early in recovery by maintaining a safe, structured residential environment and collaborating with clinical staff.
You will monitor behavior, assist with milieu management, engage clients in programming, and help ensure smooth medication line operations and thorough documentation in a busy 24/7
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or residential care.
- Driver's license and auto insurance.
- Clearances Act 73, 33 and 34.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Strong interpersonal and observation skills.
- Ability to remain calm in high-stress or crisis situations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor client behavior, safety, and well-being throughout the shift.
- Conduct regular rounds, bed checks, and wellness observations.
- Respond to incidents and crises using calm, trauma-informed approaches.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and structured residential environment.
- Support daily routines including wake-up, meals, groups, and transitions.
- Reinforce program expectations, rules, and boundaries consistently.
- De-escalate conflicts and redirect behavior with professionalism and care.
- Build supportive, respectful relationships with clients.
- Encourage participation in programming and recovery activities.
- Model healthy behaviors and support coping skill development.
- Lead or co-facilitate structured activities such as Client Handbook Learning Group and wellness activities.
- Assist with coordination of medication line under nursing supervision.
- Accurately document client interactions, behaviors, and incidents.
Skills
Education
Job description
POWER is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives from addiction. We provide trauma-informed treatment and recovery support services for women with substance use and co-occurring disorders, fostering a safe, supportive environment where women can heal, grow, and build lasting recovery.
The Behavioral Health Technician plays a critical frontline role in supporting women early in their recovery journey. By maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, this position helps create the stability and consistency essential for healing and long-term recovery.
- Monitor client behavior, safety, and well-being throughout the shift
- Conduct regular rounds, bed checks, and wellness observations
- Respond to incidents and crises using calm, trauma-informed approaches
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and structured residential environment
- Support daily routines including wake-up, meals, groups, and transitions
- Reinforce program expectations, rules, and boundaries consistently
- De-escalate conflicts and redirect behavior with professionalism and care
- Build supportive, respectful relationships with clients
- Encourage participation in programming and recovery activities
- Model healthy behaviors and support coping skill development
- Lead or co-facilitate structured activities such as:
- Client Handbook Learning Group
- Recreational or wellness activities
- Assist with coordination of medication line under nursing supervision
- Ensure orderly and timely flow of clients during medication administration
- Accurately document client interactions, behaviors, and incidents
- Communicate key observations and concerns to clinical and supervisory staff
- Participate in shift handoffs to ensure continuity of care
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years' experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or residential care
- Driver's license
- Motor vehicle Insurance
- Act 73, 33 and 34 clearances
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and observation skills
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in high-stress or crisis situations
- CPR/First Aid certification
- CRS certification
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and recovery principles
- Compensation is based on experience and qualifications
- Shift differentials apply for evening and night shifts
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Premium Pay for worked holidays.
- Enjoy working in lovely, peaceful spaces on our brand-new POWER Campus
- Easy commute with access to public transit and close to Parkway East
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
- Free coffee-because every shift deserves a good start
- 24/7 residential treatment environment, onsite
- Day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts required
- Some transportation of clients to appointments and meetings.
- Active role requiring standing, walking, and engagement throughout the shift
- Ability to safely respond to and manage crisis situations (per training and policy)
- Work involves frequent interaction in a residential treatment setting
- Comprehensive onboarding and training
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
POWER is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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