Behavioral Health Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards is required.
- Candidates must meet Florida Agency for Health Care Administration employment eligibility requirements, including successfully completing the required Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening and receiving an eligible determination, as applicable to the position.
- Observe and monitor patients in treatment, report duties as indicated, and assist patients with a variety of activities.
- Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm, fair, and professional manner.
- Communicate patient behavior to the immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
- Address problem behaviors as needed using verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Adhere to time schedules.
- Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff.
- Ensure documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate, and legible.
- Keep clinical records secure at all times.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment and contribute to the welfare of the organization.
- An associate degree and a minimum of one year of experience as a behavioral health technician or in a similar patient care role are preferred.
- In lieu of an associate degree, a minimum of two years of experience as a behavioral health technician or in a similar patient care role is preferred.
- Experience working with adult patients aged 18 or older is preferred.
- Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services with an emphasis on direct customer or client service is strongly preferred.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification, or being in the process of obtaining them, is preferred.
About the company
The Recovery Village works as a behavioral-health treatment network for substance-use and mental-health conditions. Its facilities and programs provide medical, clinical, residential, outpatient, and continuing-care services according to patient need. Its operating model is specific: multidisciplinary teams work with patients and families across treatment settings while centralized services support access and operations. Roles include nursing, therapy, medicine, behavioral health, admissions, facilities, and administration. The scope follows The Recovery Village network and does not promise a particular clinical result.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Umatilla, Oregon
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Recovery Village Salem opened in October 2025, expanding Oregon capacity to 88 beds.
- The Kearneysville recovery village targets 200 residents, adding housing revenue and community integration.
- U.S. overdose deaths declined in 2026, easing referral pressure and improving payer optics.
What critics are saying
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management halted ARS's auction in January 2026, signaling ownership stress.
- Promises Behavioral Health closed three facilities in late 2026, cutting 122 jobs.
- Behavioral-health litigation and patient-safety scrutiny can hit admissions and payer relationships fast.
What makes The Recovery Village unique
- Advanced Recovery Systems operates 24 facilities across 14 states after August 2026 combination.
- The Recovery Village offers detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment.
- All network facilities claim Joint Commission accreditation, supporting national brand trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Life Insurance