Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Full Time
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Banyan Treatment Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Full Time in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Support daily facility operations, including maintaining cleanliness, safety, and appropriate use of supplies. Qualifications
- High school diploma/equivalent or higher.
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and/or mental health settings strongly preferred.
- Experience working in detoxification and/or residential levels of care preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $17 - $20/hour
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Banyan Treatment Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)- Full Time.
Key Skills
Position Insights
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Banyan Treatment Centers is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Banyan Treatment Centers lists compensation for this physician position at $35k to $42k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Supervision, Safety Checks, Behavior Monitoring, De-escalation Techniques, Vital Signs Monitoring, Urine Drug Screening, Medication Supervision, Patient Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides continuous patient supervision, monitors behavior, conducts safety checks, and responds to crises using approved de-escalation techniques within inpatient behavioral health programs. This role also involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with program supp...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability Coverage, Long-term Disability Coverage, 401k With Employer Match, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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