Promises Behavioral Health, LLC·Lewisville, Texas
The BHT provides oversight and support for adults with co-occurring diagnoses in a residential treatment facility. Responsibilities include maintaining a therapeutic milieu, monitoring client behavior, and assisting the medical team with vitals and medication observations.
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides oversight and support services to clients and staff in a residential treatment facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses. BHT are responsible for around-the-clock supervision of the client milieu and helping to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu for treatment initiatives. The BHT position is an entry-level position.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum of one year experience in the addition or mental health fields, preferred.
High school diploma (or equivalent), preferred.
Valid Driver’s License, required.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; responds well to questions.
Knowledge of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgement, be attentive to detail, and maintain positive work attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to understand and utilize program knowledge, such as the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed approaches, experiential approaches, CBT, self-help approaches, and evidence based practices in client care.
Ability understanding of how to utilize medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and complete and document vitals.
Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record.
Ability to professionally interact and communicate with clients, client family members, referral sources, and vendors.
Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners.
Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR/Basic First Air, and license/credential verifications.
A high school diploma and one year of experience in addiction or mental health are preferred, while a valid driver's license is required. Candidates must be able to utilize evidence-based practices and maintain strict confidentiality of medical records.
Market context
In Texas, Behavioral Health Technician roles are commonly tied to ongoing needs in mental health and youth care settings, where employers often look for dependable staff who can work every other weekend and meet age and education requirements. These positions can be competitive because prior experience with behavioral health or youth populations, schedule flexibility, and comfort with structured support work often matter as much as the hourly rate. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm any preferred experience and weekend expectations before applying.
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