Evening Behavioral Health Technician - Recovery Support

Guardian Recovery; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Recovery is seeking a Full-Time Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at the Princeton Detox & Recovery Center in Monmouth Junction, NJ. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with rotating weekend shifts.

High School Diploma or GED required; prior mental health or substance use treatment experience preferred. Responsibilities include client admission, safety monitoring, transport assistance, de‑escalation, and

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required; additional mental health certifications are a plus.
• Experience in supporting individuals in substance use recovery preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen; CPR certification preferred or obtainable after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting new clients and orienting them to the program; provide information and answer questions.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and staff; report changes in clients’ physical or mental condition.
• Supervise clients with emphasis on safety and wellbeing.
• Manage client movement and whereabouts; ensure clients are monitored at all times.
• Assist with transport of clients in company vehicles as needed.
• De-escalate self-harm, intoxication-related, or other client problems (AMA related concerns).
• Participate in department and staff meetings; contribute to shift turnover and continuity of care.
• Coordinate with staff and other technicians to meet client needs; supervise meals and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Monitor cleanliness of group rooms after activities; maintain a logbook for continuity of care and hand off information at shift changes.
• Complete required trainings and participate in staff development activities.
• Supervise clients completing the program with emphasis on safety and wellbeing; reinforce program rules as needed and report infractions.
• Provide emotional support and refer clients to clinical staff for clinical issues.
• Complete health screenings and protocols (e.g., HCG screening, breathalyzer testing, pain screening) as applicable.
• Document incident reports timely and accurately; communicate with staff to promote quality client care.
• Collect urine drug screens (UA) as needed; conduct vital checks and suicide screenings per protocol.
• Observe and report safety and maintenance issues; interact with clients with professionalism and boundaries.
• Exercise sound professional judgment; seek assistance to manage client behavior when needed.
• Protect client privacy in accordance with GRNH, LLC policies and applicable laws; report privacy concerns without retaliation.
• Access protected health information only as necessary for job duties and share only with appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substance use recovery support

Background check required

CPR certification

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Mental health certifications (preferred)

Job description

Guardian Recovery is seeking a Full-Time Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at the Princeton Detox & Recovery Center in Monmouth Junction, NJ. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with rotating weekend shifts.

High School Diploma or GED required; prior mental health or substance use treatment experience preferred. Responsibilities include client admission, safety monitoring, transport assistance, de‑escalation, and