Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Support

Banyan Treatment Center; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to patients in recovery. The role emphasizes supervision, de-escalation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in an on-site Texas setting.

The position reports to the Director of Operations and offers a Sunday–Saturday schedule, 7am-3:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm, at $19/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
• Minimum age of 21 and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record when driving is assigned.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and/or mental health settings strongly preferred.
• Experience in detoxification and/or residential levels of care preferred.
• Behavioral health certification or related education preferred.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient supervision and conduct scheduled safety checks to ensure patient and facility safety.
• Monitor patient behavior and environmental conditions, document observations, and report concerns to clinical staff.
• Respond to crisis situations using approved de-escalation techniques and follow emergency protocols.
• Ensure adherence to facility rules and behavioral expectations while maintaining a therapeutic approach.
• Support patient engagement in treatment programming and daily routines within the milieu.
• Collaborate with clinical, nursing, medical, and operations staff to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient supervision

Crisis de-escalation

Observation & reporting

Empathy & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CLIA-waived testing

Urine drug screening

Job description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to patients in recovery. The role emphasizes supervision, de-escalation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in an on-site Texas setting.

The position reports to the Director of Operations and offers a Sunday–Saturday schedule, 7am-3:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm, at $19/hour.