Behavioral Health Technician

Position Overview

This entry-level position provides direct care and support to individuals undergoing treatment for eating disorders, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Schedules

• Part-Time, 0.6 FTE: 24 hours/week (3 x 8-hour shifts)
• Full-Time, 0.8 FTE: 32 hours/week (4 x 8-hour shifts)
• Available Shifts: Mid-Shifts (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
• Schedule includes weekends and some holidays.

Compensation

• Behavioral Health Technician I: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the strictest adherence to professional boundaries with clients, consistently upholding ethical standards and creating a safe, respectful environment.
• Provide compassionate and supportive care, including assisting with daily activities, monitoring mealtimes/snacks, and helping to create a structured and therapeutic environment.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (therapists, dietitians, nurses, psychiatrists) to provide comprehensive care.
• Monitor client behavior and physical health, accurately documenting observations and reporting concerns or changes to the appropriate internal resource.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients by adhering to all safety protocols, responding to crises, and employing de-escalation techniques.
• Provide support with client activities of daily living and self-care (e.g., dressing, personal hygiene).
• Encourage positive behaviors and discourage negative ones to help clients improve skills.
• Interact with clients by providing recreational or social activities and reinforcing therapeutic modalities.
• Complete clinical documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, progress notes, and incidents.
• Facilitate therapeutic activity groups (e.g., art, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, games) to support client engagement and recovery.
• Participate in scheduled supervision and seek supervision when needed.
• Provide clients with transportation as needed for medical appointments.
• Consume therapeutic meals (snacks, etc.) with clients to model normalized eating behavior.
• Maintain the confidentiality of former and current clients’ protected health information, as directed by law and company policy.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• Complete all assigned mandatory training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree with at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/related field preferred (e.g., Paraprofessional, Mental Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Recovery Coach).
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field; a relevant certification or licensure preferred.
• 6+ months of direct client care / milieu experience in a mental/behavioral health or healthcare setting, particularly with eating disorders, is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive (for Residential or Inpatient sites).
• Current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire (for Residential or Inpatient sites).
• Current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire (for Residential or Inpatient sites).
• Current CPI certification within 30 days of hire (for Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia).