Banyan Treatment Centers·Gonzales County, Texas
Support the delivery of structured daily programming and maintain a safe environment through regular patient monitoring and safety checks. Coordinate with clinical staff to document observations and provide emotional support to patients in recovery.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) | Waelder, TX | Per Diem 8-Hour Shifts | $16 hourly | Behavioral Health (SUD & MH)
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) for per diem opportunities in Waelder, TX. Situated between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of rural South Texas, Waelder and the surrounding communities have a quiet but real need for skilled, caring people to support those on the road to recovery. This role puts you at the center of that work, with the backing of a nationally recognized organization behind you.
This is a meaningful role for someone who understands the recovery journey — through professional experience, personal experience, or both — and wants to be a consistent, trusted presence for people working hard to change their lives.
Banyan Treatment Centers [https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/] is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG’s Rise Fund [https://www.tpg.com/platforms/impact/the-rise-funds], Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Rooted leadership — our Waelder team is led by people who have grown within Banyan and know this work from the ground up. You'll be supported by a leadership team with real tenure and genuine investment in the people they work with.
Room to grow — per diem experience here is a foot in the door with a team that promotes from within. Whether your goals are clinical or operational, there's a path forward.
Mission-driven work at a Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — right in your own community.
Direct impact — support patients through structured daily programming, helping them build the skills and accountability needed for lasting recovery.
8-hour shifts — predictable, manageable shifts that work with your schedule.
Lived experience valued — personal familiarity with recovery is genuinely respected and welcomed on our team.
Collaborative environment — work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to trauma-informed care across both SUD and mental health tracks.
If you're ready to put your experience and community roots to work for a mission-driven organization — and to grow alongside a team that's built to last — we'd like to meet you. Apply today to join the team at Banyan Treatment Centers in Waelder, TX.
Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to remain professional in high-stress crisis situations. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a valid driver's license for patient transport duties.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.