Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per-diem
Listed compensation
$18-$20/hr
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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.
Position Details
- Reporting to: Director of Operations
- Schedule: Per-diem, as needed
- Location: Milford, DE (On-site)
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
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
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.
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.
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!
Banyan Treatment Centers Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record. Preferred qualifications include relevant behavioral health certifications, an associate's degree, and prior experience in substance use or mental health treatment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per-diem at Banyan Treatment Centers a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health Tech roles — ranked against 1,570 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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