Frontline Behavioral Health Technician – Day Shift

Adolescent Wellness Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Adolescent Wellness Academy in New York is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to join our on-site care team. You will supervise adult clients during daily programming, maintain safety, document shift activities, and support therapists and staff across shifts.

The role requires 2+ years of direct care experience, strong documentation, a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain, and availability Tuesday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in behavioral health or direct care.
• Experience with adult clients in substance use treatment.
• Strong documentation habits for shift notes and UA logs.
• Calm, professional boundaries, and ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Eligible for Level II background screening and drug test.
• Available full-time for Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support adult clients throughout daily programming.
• Conduct regular headcounts, rounds, and safety checks.
• Collect and document urine drug screens per policy.
• Complete shift notes, room checks, incident reports, and behavior docs.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of shared program spaces.
• Enforce program rules with professionalism and respect.
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, and leadership across shifts.
• Participate in team meetings and shift-change debriefs.
• Escort clients to appointments or activities as needed.

Skills

Direct care experience

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Adolescent Wellness Academy in New York is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to join our on-site care team. You will supervise adult clients during daily programming, maintain safety, document shift activities, and support therapists and staff across shifts.

The role requires 2+ years of direct care experience, strong documentation, a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain, and availability Tuesday through Saturday.