Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Full Time

#### **Exciting Opportunity with Banyan Treatment Centers!** We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide essential peer and operational support to our patients during their recovery journey. As a BHT, you'll spend the most time with our patients and play an important role in fostering trust and connection while ensuring patient safety at all times. #### **About Banyan Treatment Centers:** *Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, offering a comprehensive continuum of services with the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our founding, we have grown into a trusted provider with 18 locations and Telehealth services nationwide.* *In 2023, TPG’s global impact investment through The Rise Fund enabled us to further expand our services. This partnership underscores our dedication to providing high-quality care and reinforces our financial stability. With over 1,600 dedicated employees, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on people’s lives, delivering compassionate, quality care that extends from our internal operations to every patient interaction.* #### **Position Details:** - **Reporting to:** Director of Operations - **Schedule: Full time -** Monday-Sunday 11pm - 7:30 am - **Location:** Waelder, TX - **Compensation:** $16/hr #### **Key Responsibilities:** **Patient Supervision & Safety** - Provide continuous patient supervision and conduct scheduled safety checks to ensure patient and facility safety. - Monitor patient behavior and environmental conditions, document observations, and promptly report concerns, incidents, or changes to clinical or medical staff. - Respond to crisis situations using approved de-escalation techniques and follow emergency protocols as trained. - Ensure adherence to facility rules and behavioral expectations while maintaining a respectful and therapeutic approach. **Monitoring** - Measure and document vital signs as assigned and perform approved CLIA-waived testing, including urine drug screening and pregnancy testing, in accordance with training and policy. - Supervise self-administration of medications when permitted by state regulations and organizational policy. - Observe and report physical, emotional, or behavioral changes that may impact patient safety or treatment progress. **Patient Interaction & Program Support** - Maintain respectful, professional, and supportive interactions with patients, offering encouragement and emotional support while referring clinical concerns to appropriate staff. - Assist with admissions, discharges, patient movement, group coordination, and recreational or therapeutic activities as assigned. - Support patient engagement in treatment programming and daily routines within the milieu. **Communication, Teamwork & Operations** - Communicate relevant patient information to supervisors and treatment team members to support coordinated care. - Collaborate effectively with clinical, nursing, medical, and operations staff to maintain a safe and supportive treatment environment. - Assist with patient transportation when required by assignment and ensure compliance with safety and driving requirements. - Support daily facility operations, including maintaining cleanliness, safety, and appropriate use of supplies. - #### **Qualifications:** - High school diploma/equivalent or higher. - Minimum age of 21 and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required when driving is assigned. - Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and/or mental health settings strongly preferred. - Experience working in detoxification and/or residential levels of care preferred. - Behavioral health certification or related education preferred. - Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations. - Strong observati…