Youth Behavioral Health Technician — Residential Care

Mountain Youth Academy; Cold Spring (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Stock Purchase program

Attendance incentives

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Free meals

Shift differential pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, TN seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support children and adolescents ages 5–17 in a residential behavioral health setting. The BHT provides direct care, supervision, and participates in treatment plans alongside nurses and therapists to promote safety, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

Responsibilities include maintaining a structured environment, monitoring behaviors, documenting events, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or related setting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supervision for ages 5–17.
• Maintain a safe, structured therapeutic environment.
• Monitor and respond to patient behaviors and mood changes.
• Assist with emotional regulation and problem-solving techniques.
• Document patient behaviors and interventions promptly.
• Communicate patient information to nursing staff.
• Follow facility policies and safety procedures.
• Work with treatment team to support individualized plans.
• Report safety concerns and escalate as needed.

Skills

Behavioral awareness

Professional boundaries

Observation skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mountain Youth Academy in Mountain City, TN seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support children and adolescents ages 5–17 in a residential behavioral health setting. The BHT provides direct care, supervision, and participates in treatment plans alongside nurses and therapists to promote safety, emotional regulation, and personal growth.

Responsibilities include maintaining a structured environment, monitoring behaviors, documenting events, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.