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Behavioral Health Technician / BHT – Build Stability, Foster Independence

Monarch
Austin Children’s Home, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2026

About the role

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

21

 

Schedule:

Week 1: Wednesday (1pm-7pm)
Week 2: Wednesday (1pm-7pm), Friday (1pm-7pm) & Saturday (7am-7pm) & Sunday (7am-7pm)

 

Pay Range Minimum:

$18.00

 

Education We're Looking for:

High School Diploma (Required)

 

Certifications We're Looking For:

Drivers License (Valid) - USA

 

Experience We're Looking For:

Experience working with children/adolescents with an intellectual and developmental disability and/or mental health diagnosis | 1 Year | Not Required

  

Job Description Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Technician, LTSS is to provide care to individuals who receive services through a Child IDD/MH Residential Program.

 

What You'll Do:

•    Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client’s rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment.
•    Carry out functions that contribute to the effectiveness and safety of the unit including crisis intervention, taking vital signs, observation of individuals receiving services.
•    Demonstrate responsible for maintaining inventory supplies and make appropriate requisitions.
•    Ensure an environment conducive to recovery consistent with IDD/MH philosophy and best practice.
•    Respect the rights of individuals receiving services to make choices within the available parameters and make every effort to follow the individuals' receiving services.
•    Work with clients and families and other team members to ensure individuals receiving services in a safe and supportive environment consistent with person-centered planning.
•    Coordinate and/or implement skilled level activities involving the care, treatment, and training of individuals receiving services.
•    Ensure that the individuals receiving services maintain appropriate personal hygiene, perform activities of daily living and receive the proper nutrition.
•    Assist with self-help skills as necessary and keep supervisor informed of the condition of individuals receiving services.
•    Prepare written reports (vital signs, census reports, incident reports for example) as necessary.
•    Utilize the treatment plan as developed by the nursing staff and/or the substance abuse specialist.
•    Supervise individuals receiving services in the activities of daily living, encouraging individuals receiving services to display independence and responsibility for self.
•    Enforce limits on individuals' behavior using established policies, procedures and rules.
•    Secure and relay information used by professionals for the admission, discharge and transfer of individuals receiving services.
•    Observe individuals receiving services for changes in physical and mental conditions, reporting those to professional staff.
•    Monitor and document food intake during mealtime and snack time.
•    Assist in group educational sessions and/or activities as assigned for individuals receiving services at the facility under supervision.
•    Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
•    Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
•    Drive and travel as required.

 

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.

 

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

  

You Belong at Monarch

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find

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