Behavioral Health Technician

The Recovery Village · Upper Marlboro, United States · Other · Posted 2026-01-15

Workplace: on_site

Department: Nursing Services

Description

Up to $22/hr + $1 Nights

Make a difference in the lives of those who dedicate their lives to others.

At the IAFF Center of Excellence, your work can help firefighters and other IAFF members take meaningful steps toward recovery. As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team supporting individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges.

Located in Upper Marlboro, MD, just outside Washington, D.C., our residential treatment center offers a unique, supportive environment designed with the firehouse in mind. Here, you can build meaningful connections with patients, help create a safe and welcoming atmosphere, and contribute to recovery-focused care that makes a lasting difference.

If you’re passionate about helping others, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and want your work to have a purpose, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

About Our Organization

This position supports the IAFF Center of Excellence, part of the Advanced Recovery Systems family.

Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. Together, these established treatment brands share a commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While your day-to-day work will be centered at the IAFF Center of Excellence, you’ll be part of a larger, growing organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes, supporting employees, and strengthening the communities we serve.

At the IAFF Center of Excellence, our mission is to provide best-in-class behavioral health treatment to IAFF members, helping improve their quality of life, families, and careers.

Description

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you’ll play an important role in each patient’s daily recovery experience. Working alongside nursing, clinical, and facility leadership teams, you’ll help maintain a safe, structured environment where patients feel supported, respected, and encouraged to participate in treatment.

What you’ll do:

Support patient safety and well-being: Conduct safety checks, room checks, and shift handoffs while helping maintain a secure, therapeutic environment.
Welcome and orient patients: Assist with admissions, belongings searches, documentation, and introductions to the facility and its routines.
Build meaningful connections: Engage with patients during meals, group activities, recreation, and daily interactions to encourage participation and strengthen rapport.
Support clinical care: Assist nursing staff with vital signs, breathalyzer testing, urine drug screens, pulse oximetry, and other approved procedures.
Recognize and communicate changes: Observe patient behavior, mood, and well-being, promptly reporting concerns to the appropriate treatment team members.
Respond with confidence and compassion: Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts while following established safety protocols.
Promote a healthy environment: Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, biohazard handling, and other patient care safety procedures.
Reinforce individualized recovery goals: Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and case management professionals while modeling professionalism, healthy boundaries, and recovery-focused behavior.

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Schedule: 12-hour shifts. Accepting applications for all shifts/hours.

Requirements

We’re looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who can remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and treat every patient with dignity and respect.

Required qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate clearly, observe and document patient interactions accurately, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to manage stressful situations, respond appropriately to interpersonal conflict, and follow crisis prevention and safety procedures.
Ability to complete required onboarding training, competency demonstrations, and assigned job responsibilities within established timeframes.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Good driving record that meets company safety and insurance standards.

Preferred qualifications:

Three or more years of experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, healthcare, human services, or a related field, particularly in a direct-care or client-facing role.
Coursework or a degree in behavioral health or a related field.
CNA, Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC), peer support credential, or relevant trauma-informed care training or certification.
CPR and Standard First Aid certification.

Benefits

We believe caring for others starts with supporting our employees. Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial security, and work-life needs.

Medical insurance options: Choose from multiple medical plans, including PPO and high-deductible health plan options, with different coverage levels and employee contributions.
Dental and vision coverage: Optional dental and vision plans to help support your overall health.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance: Basic coverage provided at no cost to eligible full-time employees, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Eligible employees enrolled in a qualifying high-deductible health plan can contribute pre-tax dollars, with a company match subject to plan limits and eligibility.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
401(k) retirement plan: Save for your future with traditional pre-tax or Roth contributions and a company match of 50% of the first 4% you contribute, subject to plan terms.
Short- and long-term disability options: Voluntary coverage to help protect your income if a qualifying illness or injury prevents you from working.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support for personal, family, financial, legal, and emotional well-being needs.
Additional protection and support: Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plan coverage, plus resources such as telemedicine and benefits advocacy for eligible employees.
Wellness and work-life resources: Access to available wellness initiatives, including a potential medical premium discount for eligible employees who meet program requirements.

Benefits, eligibility, employee contributions, coverage effective dates, and employer contributions are governed by the applicable plan documents and current company policies. Confirm current offerings with Human Resources.

Ready to make a difference close to home?

Bring your compassion, your commitment to helping others, and your desire to make a meaningful impact to the IAFF Center of Excellence in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Join a team where the work you do each day helps people move forward on their path to recovery.

The Recovery Village

Behavioral Health Technician

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