The Emily Program·Dunwoody, Georgia
Provide direct care and support to individuals recovering from eating disorders within a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring behavioral health, facilitating therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety through adherence to safety protocols.
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care and support to individuals undergoing treatment for eating disorders, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
The entry-level position is ideal for individuals passionate about mental health and committed to helping clients on their recovery journey.
Location: 41 Perimeter Center East, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Learn more about our Atlanta Eating Disorder Treatment Center here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKi3dVwoD14]
Compensation Disclosure: Starting hourly between $17-20
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Behavioral Health Technicians Empower Recovery
Ensure adherence to professional boundaries with clients, consistently upholding ethical standards and creating a safe, respectful environment for all interactions.
Provide compassionate and supportive care to clients, including assisting with daily activities, monitoring mealtimes/snacks and helping to create a structured and therapeutic environment.
Monitor client behavioral and physical health, accurately documenting observations and reporting any concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate internal resource.
Ensure the safety and well-being of clients by adhering to all safety protocols, responding to crises as needed, and employing de-escalation techniques with clients.
Interact with clients providing recreational or social activities and reinforce therapeutic modalities.
Facilitate Therapeutic Activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, etc., to support client engagement and recovery.
Provide clients with transportation as needed
We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
A high school diploma is required, while an associate or bachelor's degree in psychology or behavioral health is preferred. Candidates may also qualify with at least two years of related healthcare experience.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers look for candidates with a master’s degree in a related field or an active Georgia nursing license, plus prior behavioral health experience; inpatient experience is especially valued. Benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit against the original posting before applying.
