Per Diem Behavioral Health Technician

Mountainside; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

401(k) with employer matching

Free meals while working on the Canaan

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center in Canaan, CT seeks a Per Diem Behavioral Health Technician to provide a steady, caring presence for clients across day, evening, or overnight shifts. Responsibilities include client welfare checks, safety monitoring, incident response, and supportive communication.

The role requires a High School Diploma, ability to work independently or as part of a team, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Shift flexibility and commitment to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint; Visio a plus).

Responsibilities

• Monitor client well-being through regular client checks, bed checks, and facility rounds to ensure safety and accountability.
• Monitor the facility with frequent rounds and via camera review to maintain a safe, peaceful environment.
• Respond to incidents or emergencies and coordinate with supervisors or on-call staff as needed.
• Offer emotional support to clients experiencing anxiety or restlessness.
• Perform medication counts and ensure accuracy with medication protocols.
• Complete and document equipment temperature logs to maintain safety standards.
• Maintain accurate handoffs between shifts through documentation and communication.
• Engage with clients with a calm, consistent presence to build trust and ease nerves.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and best-in-class service standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician (Per Diem)

Canaan, CT

Are you a flexible, dependable person who loves making a difference? Do you thrive in an environment where your calm, caring presence can help others feel safe and supported? Mountainside Treatment Center is looking for a Per Diem Behavioral Health Technician to be a steady, welcoming presence for our clients whenever they need it: day, evening, or overnight.

Schedule:

• Provide a weekly schedule of availability.
• Flexibility to pick up shifts with short notice based on operational needs is required.
• Availability to work evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed is required.

Your Role:

• Monitor client well-being throughout your shift by conducting regular client checks, bed checks, and facility rounds to ensure safety and accountability.
• Monitor the facility with frequent rounds and via camera review. Your vigilance helps maintain a safe, peaceful environment.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents, behavioral concerns, or emergencies, initiating communication with supervisors, on-call staff, or emergency services as needed.
• Offer emotional support to clients experiencing anxiety, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping, providing a calm and comforting presence.
• Perform medication counts as assigned for your shift, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all medication protocols.
• Accurately complete and document equipment temperature logs (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, med room) to maintain safety standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication to support smooth handoffs between shifts.
• As a Behavioral Health Technician, you're expected to engage with clients through kind, consistent conversations, building trust, easing nerves, and helping them feel at home from the start. Show up, check in, and be the supportive presence they didn't know they needed.
• Uphold Mountainside's high standards for confidentiality, professionalism, and "Best in Class" service.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring, responsible individual who stays calm under pressure and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team across varying shifts.
• Previous experience in client services, behavioral health, or a related field is a plus, but your attitude and dedication matter most!
• Experience working varied shifts, including overnights, is not required but is considered a valuable plus.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• CPR and First Aid certification (training provided by Mountainside).
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal instruction, as part of a team, and have the ability to manage time, set priorities and focus energies in an efficient manner
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills; must be proactive and take initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint; Visio a plus)

Compensation:

• The base rate of pay for this position is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions. This position is eligible for shift differentials, with increased hourly rates offered for many evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Specific eligibility is reviewed during the interview process.

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.