BHT (Behavioral Health Technician)
Compensation
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Job Description
About Forward Health
Forward Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals on their journey to recovery. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and empowering environment for both our clients and staff. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Forward Health is responsible for monitoring clients in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
This role involves supervising daily activities, conducting room checks, overseeing medications, light household cleaning, and maintaining an orderly environment within the housing facility. BHTs provide essential support to clients, help enforce facility rules, and document any incidents or behavioral concerns.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are preferred, as the position may require transporting clients to and from appointments. This is a hands-on role that requires compassion, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, professional, and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in recovery.
Requirements
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring clients in a residential setting to ensure their safety and well-being. Duties include supervising daily activities, overseeing medications, performing room checks, and documenting behavioral concerns.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Forward Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 21 active listings.
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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