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Banyan Treatment Centers
Rancho Mirage, California

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN

Behavioral Health TechPRN

Listed compensation

$21/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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:  PRN as needed - 12-hour shifts
  • Location: Cathedral City, CA
  • Compensation: $21/hr
  • 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

  • Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
  • Must be at least 23 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.
  • High school diploma/equivalent or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant behavioral health certification.
  • Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
  • Experience working with patients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on detox and residential levels of care.
  • An associate's degree or higher.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As

a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will:

  • Join a Mission-Driven, Nationally Recognized Organization: Accredited by the Joint Commission, Banyan has 18 locations and Telehealth services nationwide.

Our 2023 partnership with TPG’s Rise Fund supports our mission of expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care delivered by our 1,600+ team members.

  • Directly Impact Lives: Play a vital role in supporting individuals during a crucial phase of their recovery journey, helping them make positive changes toward long-term health.
  • Skill Development: Gain valuable experience in behavioral health, enhancing skills in patient support, crisis management, and effective communication.
  • Collaborate with a Diverse Team: Join a multidisciplinary workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, with many team members bringing firsthand recovery experiences.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits (FT only) including medical, vision, and dental insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs

Apply Now!

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing substance use and mental health adversities, apply today to join a mission-driven team at Banyan Treatment Centers!

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

Welcome All Applicants and Encourage Veterans, Active-DUTY Military and First

RESPONDERS TO APPLY, IN SUPPORT OF OUR FIRST RESPONDERS PROGRAM OFFERING.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a clean driving record for the last three years. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age to meet insurance requirements.

Key Skills

Safety monitoringVital signs measurementUDS testingPregnancy testingDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - PRN at Banyan Treatment Centers a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,225 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Rancho Mirage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$826k
Typical market rent
$4,223/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Banyan Treatment Centers

Mental Health Care
Pompano Beach, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance (FT only)
Whole and term life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Wellness incentives
Employee assistance and referral programs