The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides supervision, support, and structure for residents in a residential treatment setting. Staff are responsible for maintaining safety, enforcing program expectations, supporting healthy coping skills, and helping create a consistent and therapeutic environment for residents.
Behavioral Health Technicians work closely with the clinical and case management teams to support resident stability, accountability, and progress within the program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Be on call and be available for coverage needed at the residential facility.
Supervise residents and maintain a safe, structured environment
Enforce program rules, expectations, schedules, and house guidelines consistently
Monitor resident behavior and report concerns to supervisors or clinical staff
Support residents in utilizing healthy coping skills and emotional regulation techniques
Assist with conflict resolution and use approved de-escalation strategies during crisis situations
Provide appropriate supervision during meals, groups, recreation, transportation, and community activities
Maintain professional boundaries and model appropriate behavior
Complete required documentation including shift notes, incident reports, and behavioral observations
Communicate effectively with Program Director and other staff
Conduct room checks, safety checks, and facility monitoring as required
Assist in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and overall structure within the residence
Transport residents as needed
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience working in behavioral health, residential treatment, mental health or substance abuse preferred
Ability to remain calm, professional, and consistent in high-stress situations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries
Basic computer and documentation skills
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred
Ability to pass background check and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications
CPR/First Aid certification
Crisis intervention or de-escalation training
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
Experience working in residential or behavioral health settings
Schedule
Full-time and part-time positions available (Swing and Graves)
Day, swing, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required
Work Environment
This position works in a residential behavioral health setting and may involve exposure to challenging behaviors, emotionally stressful situations, and crisis intervention scenarios.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mona, UT
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
First Aidunmatched
Health Maintenanceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Java Swingunmatched
On Callunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Recreationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Substance Abuseunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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