Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician

Guardian Recovery; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Recovery is seeking a Full-Time Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at the Princeton Detox & Recovery Center in Monmouth Junction, NJ. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with rotating weekend shifts.

High School Diploma or GED required; prior mental health or substance use treatment experience preferred. Responsibilities include client admission, safety monitoring, transport assistance, de‑escalation, and

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required; additional mental health certifications are a plus.
• Experience in supporting individuals in substance use recovery preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen; CPR certification preferred or obtainable after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting new clients and orienting them to the program; provide information and answer questions.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and staff; report changes in clients’ physical or mental condition.
• Supervise clients with emphasis on safety and wellbeing.
• Manage client movement and whereabouts; ensure clients are monitored at all times.
• Assist with transport of clients in company vehicles as needed.
• De-escalate self-harm, intoxication-related, or other client problems (AMA related concerns).
• Participate in department and staff meetings; contribute to shift turnover and continuity of care.
• Coordinate with staff and other technicians to meet client needs; supervise meals and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Monitor cleanliness of group rooms after activities; maintain a logbook for continuity of care and hand off information at shift changes.
• Complete required trainings and participate in staff development activities.
• Supervise clients completing the program with emphasis on safety and wellbeing; reinforce program rules as needed and report infractions.
• Provide emotional support and refer clients to clinical staff for clinical issues.
• Complete health screenings and protocols (e.g., HCG screening, breathalyzer testing, pain screening) as applicable.
• Document incident reports timely and accurately; communicate with staff to promote quality client care.
• Collect urine drug screens (UA) as needed; conduct vital checks and suicide screenings per protocol.
• Observe and report safety and maintenance issues; interact with clients with professionalism and boundaries.
• Exercise sound professional judgment; seek assistance to manage client behavior when needed.
• Protect client privacy in accordance with GRNH, LLC policies and applicable laws; report privacy concerns without retaliation.
• Access protected health information only as necessary for job duties and share only with appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substance use recovery support

Background check required

CPR certification

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Mental health certifications (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Location: Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852. Position: Full-Time Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT).

Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, rotating weekend shifts. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior mental health or substance use treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting new clients and orienting them to the program; provide information and answer questions.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and staff; report changes in clients’ physical or mental condition.
• Supervise clients with emphasis on safety and wellbeing.
• Manage client movement and whereabouts; ensure clients are monitored at all times.
• Assist with transport of clients in company vehicles as needed.
• De-escalate self-harm, intoxication-related, or other client problems (AMA related concerns).
• Participate in department and staff meetings; contribute to shift turnover and continuity of care.
• Coordinate with staff and other technicians to meet client needs; supervise meals and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Monitor cleanliness of group rooms after activities; maintain a logbook for continuity of care and hand off information at shift changes.
• Complete required trainings and participate in staff development activities.
• Supervise clients completing the program with emphasis on safety and wellbeing; reinforce program rules as needed and report infractions.
• Provide emotional support and refer clients to clinical staff for clinical issues.
• Complete health screenings and protocols (e.g., HCG screening, breathalyzer testing, pain screening) as applicable.
• Document incident reports timely and accurately; communicate with staff to promote quality client care.
• Collect urine drug screens (UA) as needed; conduct vital checks and suicide screenings per protocol.
• Observe and report safety and maintenance issues; interact with clients with professionalism and boundaries.
• Exercise sound professional judgment; seek assistance to manage client behavior when needed.
• Protect client privacy in accordance with GRNH, LLC policies and applicable laws; report privacy concerns without retaliation.
• Access protected health information only as necessary for job duties and share only with appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals in substance use recovery is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test is required.
• Completed GED or High School Diploma is required; additional education or certifications in mental health are preferred.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain/recertify after hire.