Behavioral Health Technician Weekend Part Time

Nana-Healthcare-Management,-LL; Tallapoosa (GA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Résumé du poste

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the adolescent residential program. The role focuses on maintaining safety, structure, and supportive interactions with youth aged 11-17 in a residential setting.

The position runs 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM on the 1st shift, with weekends required. Prioritizes calm decision-making, monitoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure therapeutic care.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during crisis situations.
• Strong problem-solving, stress management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsabilités

• Maintain continuous supervision and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• Provide active support and model appropriate behavior for adolescent clients.
• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and participation.
• Count and track all clients with accurate documentation.
• Supervise self-administered medications as directed.
• Assist with implementation of daily and weekly residential structure.
• Complete and submit incident reports and notify leadership of safety or risk concerns immediately.
• Report medical emergencies, elopements, or ACA incidents to leadership promptly.
• Complete end-of-shift reports via email to the Director.
• Orient new admissions to the facility and complete housing intake documentation.

Connaissances

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Emergency response

CPR/First Aid

Schedule flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Behavioral Health Technician (Adolescent Residential)

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat
Shift: 1st(Weekends Required) Friday - Sunday
Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour
Employment Type: Part-Time

About Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat (HCRR) provides residential mental health treatment for adolescents ages 11-17. Our clients may present with a variety of behavioral health needs, including self-harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance use, trauma, mood instability, depression, and anxiety.

We are seeking Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) who are compassionate, dependable, and able to provide structure, safety, and consistent support to youth who may be actively symptomatic. This role is ideal for individuals interested in growing in the mental health field and who enjoy working with adolescents in a residential treatment setting.

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat System of Care. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation, the BHT is responsible for client safety, behavioral monitoring, documentation, and maintaining a therapeutic, structured environment throughout the residential program.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous supervision and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and staff

• Provide active support and model appropriate behavior for adolescent clients

• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and participation

• Count and track all clients with accurate documentation

• Supervise self-administered medications as directed

• Assist with implementation of daily and weekly residential structure

• Complete and submit incident reports and notify leadership of safety or risk concerns immediately

• Report medical emergencies, elopements, or ACA incidents to leadership promptly

• Complete end-of-shift reports via email to the Director

• Orient new admissions to the facility and complete housing intake documentation

• Search new client belongings to ensure no contraband enters the facility

• Conduct random residential searches for contraband

• Monitor curfews and ensure adherence to program rules

• Transport clients to appointments, activities, support groups, and other facilities using company vehicles

• Attend all staff meetings and mandatory in-services

• Follow infection control and safety guidelines at all times

• Report any illness or symptoms of contagious disease to leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Training

• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during crisis situations

• Strong problem-solving, stress management, and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and their physical, emotional, and psychological impact

• Ability to recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately

• Familiarity with emergency procedures, overdose response, First Aid, and CPR

• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and evolving program needs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• CPR Certification preferred

• Must pass a Level 2 Background Check

• Preferred (not required): 0-1 year of experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health, psychiatric, chemical dependency, residential, PHP, or outpatient setting

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth