Behavioral Health Technician (Full-Time)

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to provide direct support and supervision within our inpatient behavioral health, mental health, and substance use treatment programs. This role focuses on patient safety, engagement, and daily operational support while fostering a structured, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment.

The Recovery Support Specialist serves as a key member of the treatment team, spending significant time with patients to build rapport, observe behaviors, and support clinical and medical staff through accurate communication and documentation.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Director of Operations

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, 8-hour shifts

• Location: Laurel Run, PA (On-site).

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.