Behavioral Health Technician - Split Shift - Camp Meade

hygeahealthcare; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hygea Healthcare in Linthicum, MD, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support and monitor clients in a 16-bed residential SUD program. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and coordinate with clinical staff to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness, assisting with daily living activities, supervising urine drug testing, and supporting crisis intervention as required. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Associate degree in mental health or addiction setting preferred.
• Training in motivational interviewing is a plus.
• Trauma-informed care training is a plus.
• Recovery coach training is a plus.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety and therapeutic environment.
• Maintains facility cleanliness across all areas (kitchen, dining, gym).
• Assists clients with activities of daily living and crisis intervention as needed.
• Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
• Facilitates house meetings in the Program Manager’s absence.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records and adheres to policies.
• Participates in educational programs to support professional growth.

Skills

Client care

Crisis intervention

Urine drug testing

Breathalyzer screening

Communication with staff

Confidentiality

Facility cleaning

Education

High school diploma

First Aid/CPR certification

Associate degree preferred

Motivational interviewing training

Trauma-informed care training

Recovery coach training

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of community resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

About Hygea Healthcare

At Hygea Healthcare, we are committed to transforming lives by addressing substance use disorders with compassion, innovation, and inclusivity.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build an ecosystem of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer a full continuum of care—serving anyone in need, regardless of socioeconomic status or payer type. We deliver best-in-class, unbiased treatment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest quality outcomes for every individual who walks through our doors.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every community has access to comprehensive addiction care. Through rigorous research and model validation, we aim to expand Hygea Healthcare's presence throughout Maryland and the Northeast, creating a seamless network of care that supports long-term recovery and community well-being.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by our five core values:

• Health – Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional wellness
• Hope – Inspiring belief in recovery and brighter tomorrows
• Happiness – Creating environments that foster joy and purpose
• Humility – Serving with respect, empathy, and a learner’s mindset
• Humor – Embracing lightness and human connection along the journey

At Hygea, we don’t just treat addiction—we support healing, restore dignity, and empower lives.

Join Our Team at Hygea Healthcare’s 16-bed residential SUD facility in Linthicum, MD!

facility cleanliness through sanitizing, dusting, and deep cleaning across all client areas (e.g., kitchen, dining room, gym)

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supporting and monitoring clients in the program and ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean. He/she will maintain close communication with clinical, nursing, and administrative staff to ensure client needs are met.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Ensures facility cleanliness through sanitizing, dusting, and deep cleaning across all client areas (e.g., kitchen, dining room, gym). Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
• Facilitates house meetings in the Program Manager's absence.
• Maintains confidentiality of client records.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. May provide liaison with clients, client families, or external facilities and agencies.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or willingness to obtain GED
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate's degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred)
• Training in motivational interviewing is a plus.
• Training in trauma-informed care is a plus.
• Recovery coach training is a plus.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of community resources.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate the temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the organization’s and/or staff members' needs.