Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Banyan Treatment Centers is accepting applications for employment opportunities as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). This position requires an on-site presence in Waelder, TX and a valid driver's license. 

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is an integral role in our team. While the majority of their time is dedicated to working directly with clients, they also engage with the entire Treatment Team. BHT staff contribute by coordinating the daily requirements of the facility and clients. This includes monitoring and maintaining head counts, 1:1, client schedules and activities, as well as keeping track of clients' whereabouts and behaviors.

Position Details: 

• Schedule: 
  • Full-time, 3rd shift 11:00 pm-7:00 am, 40 hours/week; Scheduled days to be discussed in interview, weekends required.
  • Per-diem, varied shifts, per-diem employment; scheduled on an as needed basis.
• Location: On-site presence required in Waelder, TX.

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike. 

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
  
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    • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Whole and Term Life Insurance
    • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
    • Paid Time Off
    • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver exceptional quality care.
• Respect the trials, tribulations, and victories of our clients' recovery journeys.
• Observe, monitor, and document client behaviors in accordance with facility and State requirements.
• Conduct rounds, as instructed by Management, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Promote and support patient safety consistently.
• Demonstrate the ability to deescalate situations.
• Provide emotional support for clients by referring them to Clinical.
• Communicate with Nursing and Medical if medical assistance is needed.
• Safely transport clients.
• Conduct urine drug screenings.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication, as necessary.

Preferences:

• Work experience in the field of behavioral/mental health, an Associate's degree, or relevant certification (CBHT or related) is preferred but not required. We welcome enthusiastic candidates who may not meet all preferences but are eager to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License (Less than 3 points, 21 years or older- to meet insurance carrier's requirements).

Skills:

• Hard-working
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Impeccable customer service
• Empathetic to the trials, tribulations, and victories of the recovery journey
• Detailed orientated especially in monitoring and documenting client behaviors in support of patient safety.

Grow with us, apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans & active-duty Military to apply, in support of our Military-Veterans in Recovery (MVIR) Program offering.