Overnight Behavioral Health Technician – SUD

Emend Health Company AK LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Emend Healthcare Company AK LLC in Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the overnight shift to provide direct support to clients receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment. You will supervise clients, monitor safety, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a structured, confidential treatment environment, while documenting in the EHR.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, Alaska driver’s license, and ability to pass background

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Ability to pass all required state and federal background screenings.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience in residential treatment or substance use disorder settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to clients within the treatment environment.
• Build rapport with clients and encourage participation in treatment activities.
• Monitor client behavior, safety, and wellbeing; communicate concerns to staff.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, transportation, appointments, meals, and community outings.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Conduct room and safety checks, searches, and contraband monitoring.
• Collect and document urine drug screens.
• Assist with admissions, transitions, and discharges.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
• Complete required documentation in the EHR and incident reports.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Calm under crisis

EHR computer proficiency

Alaska driver’s license

CPR & First Aid

Background screenings clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Behavioral health or related education

Job description

Emend Healthcare Company AK LLC in Alaska is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the overnight shift to provide direct support to clients receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment. You will supervise clients, monitor safety, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a structured, confidential treatment environment, while documenting in the EHR.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, Alaska driver’s license, and ability to pass background