Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Everwell Recovery LLC – Mission Viejo, CA
Detox & Residential Substance Use Treatment | 6-Bed Facility
Job Overview
Everwell Recovery LLC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in providing direct care and support to clients receiving detoxification and residential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. You will help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting clients throughout every stage of their recovery journey.
This position requires professionalism, empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support clients throughout detoxification and residential treatment.
- Conduct routine client safety rounds and document observations accurately.
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Obtain and document vital signs as required.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups under clinical supervision.
- Transport clients safely to and from airports, medical appointments, outside meetings, recreational outings, and other approved destinations.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.
- Conduct client belongings searches, room searches, and facility safety checks in accordance with company policies.
- Perform random breathalyzer and urine drug screenings as directed.
- Observe clients for behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, or medical changes and promptly report concerns to the nursing and clinical teams.
- Provide emotional support, encouragement, and supervision while promoting healthy coping skills and recovery-oriented behaviors.
- Assist clients with daily living activities while encouraging independence and accountability.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR/EHR).
- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, case managers, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Participate in shift reports, staff meetings, and ongoing training.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility, including common areas, client rooms, and staff areas.
- Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and other operational duties to ensure the facility remains clean, organized, and welcoming.
- Respond appropriately to medical or behavioral emergencies while following established protocols.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily facility operations.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the addiction treatment field is required. Experience in detoxification, residential treatment, behavioral health, or substance use disorder treatment is strongly preferred.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Must be insurable under the company's automobile insurance policy.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and all required pre-employment screenings.
- Ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry at least 25 pounds.
- Comfortable conducting client belongings searches, room searches, breathalyzer testing, urine drug screenings, and other client safety procedures.
- Ability to administer medications in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and make sound decisions in crisis or high-stress situations.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete documentation and maintain client records.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, patience, and compassion while working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of addiction, trauma-informed care, and recovery principles.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts as needed.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in detoxification, residential treatment, psychiatric, or behavioral health settings.
- Experience facilitating psychoeducational or recovery-focused groups.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and behavioral health documentation standards.
- Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of withdrawal, relapse risk, overdose, psychiatric decompensation, and medical emergencies.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to establish professional boundaries while building therapeutic rapport with clients.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to delivering exceptional client care.
Why Join Everwell Recovery LLC?
At Everwell Recovery LLC, we believe recovery begins with compassionate, individualized care delivered in a safe and supportive environment. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play an essential role in helping individuals build the foundation for lasting recovery. Our team values professionalism, integrity, collaboration, and clinical excellence. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others and are committed to supporting individuals on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply.
Everwell Recovery LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and clients.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
