Night Behavioral Health Technician: Crisis Care & Recovery

Evolve Addiction Treatment; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certification

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits (401(k))

PTO

Dental, vision, life, telehealth

Job summary

Evolve Addiction Treatment is seeking a Night Behavioral Health Technician in Knoxville to support patients with mental health challenges, assist with assessments, and help execute treatment and discharge plans. You’ll work closely with clinical teams to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, and accurate documentation, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, hands-on care, regulatory compliance, and discharge planning to promote recovery.

Qualifications

• One year experience in alcohol/drug treatment and direct patient contact preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• CPR certification (if needed)
• Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Must be able to walk within the facility and grounds for about 1 mile per 8-hour shift
• Must be able to stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Must be capable of CPR and crisis intervention
• If recovering, two years of continuous abstinence

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting clinical assessments and monitor patient behavior
• Provide direct patient care including crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including progress notes and discharge plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment and discharge plans
• Ensure a safe therapeutic environment by following protocols

Skills

One year experience in alcohol/drug t​

Effective communication with diverse p

CPR certification (eligible)

Valid driver’s license & auto ins.

Ability to stand 45 min–1 hour

Ability to walk ~1 mile/shift

Ability to work under stress

Recovery abstinence (2 years)

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, substance abuse or related subject

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) / LADAC certs

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Evolve Addiction Treatment is seeking a Night Behavioral Health Technician in Knoxville to support patients with mental health challenges, assist with assessments, and help execute treatment and discharge plans. You’ll work closely with clinical teams to provide direct patient care, crisis intervention, and accurate documentation, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate, hands-on care, regulatory compliance, and discharge planning to promote recovery.