Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Part-time

Lead BHT |Behavioral Health (SUD & MH) |12-Hour Shifts |PT

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team in Stuart, FL.

This is a meaningful, community-facing role for someone who understands the recovery journey, whether through professional experience, personal experience, or both and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for people working hard to change their lives.

About the Company

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG’s Rise Fund, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

Martin county area has a strong and growing recovery community, and a real need for skilled, caring people to support it. This role puts you at the center of that work, with the backing of a nationally recognized organization behind you.

As a Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will:

• Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — right here in your own community.
• Make a direct impact by supporting patients through structured daily programming, helping them build the skills and accountability needed for lasting recovery.
• Work 12-hour day shifts — fewer days, longer shifts, and more days off to enjoy everything Seminole and the Gulf Coast have to offer..
• Grow professionally in the behavioral health field, developing skills in patient engagement, group support, crisis prevention, and therapeutic program delivery.
• Bring your whole background to the work — lived experience with recovery is understood here and genuinely valued on our team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, trauma-informed care across both SUD and mental health tracks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of structured daily programming and group coordination
• Build consistent, trust-based relationships with patients to reinforce engagement and progress
• Monitor patients and the facility environment and conduct regular safety checks
• Communicate patient observations and needs to clinical and medical staff
• Ensure adherence to program structure and facility rules
• Document observations, safety checks, and incidents accurately and in a timely manner
• Transport patients to and from the program and community appointments
• Measure and record vital signs
• Conduct UDS and breathalyzer testing in accordance with company policy
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients throughout the program day
• Recognize signs of clinical concern and refer appropriately to therapy or medical staff
• Keep Team Leaders and the Supervisor/Operations Director informed of relevant patient information
• Assist with supply management, discharge preparations, and day-to-day facility operations

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma/ Equivalent
• Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Driving roles require: valid driver's license, 3-year record of safe driving, minimum age of 21, and ability to meet company motor vehicle insurance

Requirements

Preferred

• Personal or professional familiarity with the local recovery community; lived experience is highly valued.
• Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
• Experience supporting patients in inpatient levels of care.
• Relevant behavioral health certification.

If you're ready to put your experience and community roots to work for a mission-driven organization, we'd like to meet you. Apply to join the team at Banyan Treatment Centers in Stuart, FL.

Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.