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Banyan Treatment Centers
Milford, Delaware

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per-diem

Behavioral Health Tech 8.0 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

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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.

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

Safety monitoringVital signs measurementUDS testingPregnancy testingDocumentation

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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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,570 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Milford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,866/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.5
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dover, DE 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 insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Holidays