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Banyan Treatment Centers
Milford, Delaware

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Part-time

Behavioral Health TechPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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: Part-time, Two 12-hour shifts per week
  • Location: Milford, DE (On-site)

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.

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

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!

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, STATUS AS A VETERAN, AND BASIS OF DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL PROTECTED CLASS. WE

Welcome All Applicants and Encourage Veterans, Active-DUTY Military and First

RESPONDERS TO APPLY, IN SUPPORT OF OUR FIRST RESPONDERS PROGRAM OFFERING.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and be at least 21 years of age 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 settings.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Safety monitoringVital signs measurementUDS testingPregnancy testingIncident documentationAddiction treatment supportMental health support

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Behavioral Health by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$37k–$42kBehavioral Health median $42k (middle half $37k–$47k)675 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$40k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Delaware6 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+13.2% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
Whole life insurance
Term life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match

Living in Milford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,902/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.