The Recovery Village·Worcester, Massachusetts
The Behavioral Health Technician provides around-the-clock supervision and support to clients in a residential treatment facility. Responsibilities include monitoring client behavior, assisting with medical tasks like vitals and medication observation, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time 3rd Shift Behavioral Health Technician!
Schedules available are Friday- Tuesday, Wednesday- Sunday, or Tuesday- Saturday 11pm-7am Pay: $17/hour-$18.50/hour 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 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.
At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care.
Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible.
Through a close knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand new life for our clients.
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. Primary
Provides services necessary to maintain a functioning milieu, which includes but is not limited to: Transportation/pick up of clients Safety cleans and adherence to OSHA safety protocols Stocking and keeping inventory of client items (i.e., literature, hygiene items, etc.) Providing access to hygiene items/necessities to clients (i.e., phones, computer time, etc.) Administrative functions necessary to client success (i.e., faxing, ordering, maintenance of client medical records or physical charts, etc.) Organizes client belongings and administers access Maintain active awareness of clients’ locations and attendance of programming. Observe, monitor, intervene upon, and document client behaviors and presentations. Completes medication observations, collection and documentation of vitals, and assist medical/nursing team. Maintain high quality documentation using appropriate forms in appropriate clinical language. Facilitates non-clinical group sessions effectively within skill set and scope of practice. 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. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!
Candidates should have at least one year of experience in addiction or mental health fields and a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and document clinical information accurately.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
