Behavioral Health Technician Job at Advanced Recovery Systems, Salem, OR

  • Advanced Recovery Systems
  • Salem, OR

Job Description

Description

Pay: $18-22/hr + $2 Nights

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care, support, and encouragement to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. In this role, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment while working closely with nursing, clinical, and case management teams.

Our mission is to provide patient-centered care in an environment that empowers and aids individuals on their path to recovery.

As a BHT, you'll have an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them navigate their daily routines and treatment experience. You'll monitor patient well-being, promote engagement, support clinical programming, and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.

What You'll Do

  • Perform patient safety checks, room checks, and shift hand-offs to help maintain a safe environment.
  • Support the admission process, including belongings searches, documentation, and orientation of new patients.
  • Monitor and engage patients during meals, groups, recreational activities, and community interactions.
  • Build rapport with patients while encouraging participation in treatment and daily activities.
  • Assist nursing staff with vital signs, breathalyzer testing, urine drug screens, pulse oximetry, and other competency-based procedures.
  • Observe and report changes in patient behavior, mood, or safety concerns to the treatment team.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies and use appropriate de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Maintain infection control, hand hygiene, and biohazard safety standards.
  • Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and case management staff to reinforce treatment goals and individualized care plans.
  • Model professionalism, healthy boundaries, compassion, and recovery-focused behaviors.
  • Complete required documentation accurately and in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; behavioral health or related education preferred.
  • 3+ years of behavioral health, addiction treatment, healthcare, human services, or direct client-care experience preferred.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
  • Strong communication, observation, documentation, and teamwork skills.
  • Understanding of substance use disorders, mental health, and trauma-informed care.
  • Good driving record that meets company safety and insurance requirements.
  • CPR and Standard First Aid certification preferred.
  • CNA, MA, CBHT, MHTC, or trauma-informed care certification preferred.
  • Must successfully complete required onboarding training and competency demonstrations.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support their health, financial security, and overall well-being.

  • Medical insurance with multiple PPO and HDHP plan options.
  • Dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
  • HSA and FSA options , including an employer HSA match for eligible HDHP participants.
  • 24/7 telemedicine services, including primary care, urgent care, therapy, and psychiatry.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance , with voluntary supplemental coverage available.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% of the first 4% of employee contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for employees and eligible family members.
  • Wellness program with opportunities for eligible employees to earn a medical premium discount.
  • Additional voluntary benefits , including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, travel assistance, and grief counseling resources.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, waiting periods, and applicable plan documents. Benefit offerings and provisions may change.

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift

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