Full-Time Residential Behavioral Health Technician

Careerwebsite; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for either a 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shift in a residential facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. The BHT will provide oversight to clients, support staff, and help create a therapeutic milieu.

This is an entry-level position designed to support treatment initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, documenting behaviors, completing vitals, assisting nursing staff, and facilitating non-clinical group

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping ability in EMR systems.
• Ability to follow program knowledge: disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, CBT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe milieu and oversee client activities, including transportation and safety protocols.
• Stock and manage inventory of client items (literature, hygiene items, etc.).
• Provide access to hygiene items and essentials to clients (phones, computer time, etc.).
• Perform administrative tasks to support client success (faxing, ordering, medical records).
• Organize client belongings and manage access.
• Monitor client locations and attendance in programming.
• Observe and document client behaviors and presentations.
• Complete medication observations and vitals; assist medical/nursing staff.
• Maintain high-quality documentation using appropriate forms in clinical language.
• Facilitate non-clinical group sessions within scope of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Documentation

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment (copiers/scanners)

Job description

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for either a 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am shift in a residential facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. The BHT will provide oversight to clients, support staff, and help create a therapeutic milieu.

This is an entry-level position designed to support treatment initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, documenting behaviors, completing vitals, assisting nursing staff, and facilitating non-clinical group