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Ascension Recovery Services
Williamson, West Virginia

Behavioral Health Technician - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Location: Williamson, WV

Shifts Available

  • 1st Shift: 6AM-2:30PM
  • 2nd Shift 2PM-10:30PM
  • 3rd Shift 10PM-6:30AM

Join a team that’s changing lives.

At Wise Path Recovery Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, we are building programs that deliver clinical excellence without compromise. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed care, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives from substance use and mental health disorders.

Every role matters here. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you are on the front lines of recovery—creating structure, safety, and connection for clients during some of the most critical moments of their journey.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) plays a key role in supporting clients throughout the full continuum of care—from admission through discharge. This role ensures a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment by providing direct support, monitoring client well-being, and reinforcing treatment goals.

BHTs partner closely with clinical and medical teams to deliver consistent, compassionate, and accountable care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Client Support & Engagement
  • Support clients with daily living activities, routines, and scheduled programming
  • Provide orientation to new clients, including program expectations and structure
  • Encourage participation in recovery programming and communicate observations to the care team
  • Assist with or co-facilitate groups under clinical supervision
  • Respond appropriately to client needs, including emotional or behavioral escalations
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Monitor client safety and adherence to program expectations
  • Conduct vital signs, drug screens, and breathalyzer testing per protocol
  • Maintain accurate documentation and chain-of-custody standards
  • Complete safety rounds and environmental checks
  • Follow all facility safety, emergency, and infection control protocols
  • Operations & Documentation
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR
  • Support front desk, scheduling, and general administrative tasks
  • Assist with facility organization, meals, and daily operations
  • Transportation (If Applicable)
  • Transport clients to appointments, recovery meetings, and approved community activities in accordance with state regulations
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company driving requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license (if transporting clients)
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
  • Ability to pass background and motor vehicle checks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
  • 1+ year experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or residential care
  • Familiarity with 12-Step programs, recovery principles, or co-occurring disorders
  • Personal or professional experience with recovery (if applicable)
  • Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Residential treatment setting with moderate activity level
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs with assistance)
  • Ability to respond to emergencies and support clients in crisis
  • Ability to multitask and maintain composure in fast-paced environments

Why Join Us

We are committed to building a workplace where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Strong leadership and operational support

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

The organization provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify HR.

Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Support clients throughout treatment by assisting with daily routines, encouraging participation in recovery programming, monitoring well-being, and responding to behavioral or emotional escalations. Maintain a safe and structured environment through safety checks, testing, accurate documentation, operational support, and client transportation when applicable.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Daily Living AssistanceClient EngagementSafety MonitoringVital Signs MeasurementDrug ScreeningElectronic Health RecordsCrisis ResponseGroup FacilitationCommunication

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the healthcare market look like in West Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedhealthcare median $53k (middle half $46k–$71k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in West Virginia10 active1,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
healthcare pay trend−3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Ascension Recovery Services

Mental Health Care
Morgantown, West Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career growth and advancement opportunities
$500 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Williamson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$67k
Median resident rent
$489/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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