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.

Position Details

• Reporting to: Director of Operations
• Schedule: Full-Time, Saturday-Wednesday, 7 AM - 3 PM
• Location: Gulf Breeze, FL

Key responsibilities

• Patient
• Supervision and
• Safety: Monitor patients and facility grounds, conduct safety checks, and communicate with medical staff for attention needs. Ensure adherence to facility rules and document incidents.
• Waive
• Testing: Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.
• Patient
• Interaction and
• Support: Maintain respectful and professional interactions with patients, offering emotional support, referring clinical concerns to therapy staff. Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in addressing diverse patient needs.
• Communication and
• Team
• Collaboration: Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high-quality care. Maintain positive relationships within the addiction treatment community and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Daily
• Program and
• Facility
• Management: Assist in patient transport, group coordination, and recreational activities. Ensure facility safety, supervise supplies, and manage patient discharge preparations.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications