Facility Based Crisis Behavioral Health Tech Nights

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages via Payactiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and job-specific training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Facility Based Crisis Behavioral Health Technician for night shifts. The role involves providing direct support and supervision to individuals in crisis settings, focusing on safety and emotional well-being.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, is at least 18 years old, and may have experience in behavioral health. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings program.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health or related fields preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to individuals with behavioral health issues.
• Monitor and document patient behavior and participation.
• Assist with daily living activities while promoting autonomy.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention techniques

Behavior monitoring

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for: Facility Based Crisis Behavioral Health Tech – Nights (Regular). The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct support, supervision, and therapeutic assistance to individuals receiving behavioral health services in facility‑based, crisis, or residential treatment settings. The BHT plays a critical role in maintaining safety, supporting stabilization, monitoring behaviors, implementing treatment interventions, and promoting the emotional and physical well‑being of each individual served.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric or co‑occurring disorders, ensuring safety and well‑being at all times.
• Follow the plan of care, including observation levels, safety checks, and supervision.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, meals, mobility, and personal care while promoting autonomy.
• Monitor and document behavior, mood, affect, sleep, intake/output, and participation in programming.
• Support individuals experiencing crisis using de‑escalation, grounding, redirection, and therapeutic engagement techniques.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral or medical emergencies and all facility codes.
• Help maintain a structured, safe, and therapeutic environment within the unit or crisis setting.
• Lead or co‑facilitate skills groups, recreational activities, psychoeducational sessions, and coping‑skills practice as assigned.
• Encourage patient participation in therapeutic activities and support treatment goals.
• Monitor and support individuals during transitions, meals, quiet room time, visitation, and safe transport.
• Identify triggers, early warning signs, and changes in behavior; report concerns to clinical and nursing staff promptly.
• Use trauma‑informed, least‑restrictive intervention strategies to prevent escalation.
• Implement protocols for special precautions, suicide prevention, elopement risk, violence precautions, and environmental safety rounds.
• Demonstrate appropriate techniques for managing aggressive or unsafe behavior.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, incidents, and care in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs, risk factors, and progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, shift reports, and clinical hand‑offs.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate infection control practices and contribute to a clean, safe environment.
• Maintain professional boundaries and model respectful, trauma‑informed interactions.
• Support new team members during onboarding by demonstrating proper unit routines and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the health, safety, and well‑being of the individuals served.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis units, emergency departments, or residential treatment programs preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lifts up to 30 lbs and can pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Capable of squatting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, climbing, and stooping.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly stand and walk; perform CPR as needed.

Benefits

• Early access to earned wages via Payactiv.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs: physical, emotional, and financial support.
• Chronic disease management programs for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities. RHA is prohibited from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or disability.