BHT/Med Tech

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician / Med Tech provides direct care, supervision, and behavioral health support to residents in a residential treatment setting. This role combines hands-on behavioral health support with the safe and accurate administration of medications and treatments. The BHT/Med Tech assists residents with daily living activities, encourages recovery progress, supports treatment plan goals, promotes emotional stability, and serves as a liaison between the facility, providers, and outpatient teams regarding medication-related needs.

Key ResponsibilitiesBehavioral Health Support

• Provide behavioral health care and supervision to residents in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Assist residents with daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Use de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to manage challenging behaviors.
• Support residents in achieving treatment goals and maintaining structure.
• Promote emotional stability and encourage recovery progress throughout the residential setting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe residential environment.

Medication Administration

• Safely administer all prescribed medications and treatments as documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), following the 6 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Clearly explain medications to residents before administering, including the name and purpose of each medication.
• Accurately document all medication-related actions (given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed, or returned) on the MAR in accordance with facility policy.

Medication Management

• Count and sign off all narcotics with an approved staff member before accepting the medication.
• Order medications and treatments from the pharmacy, or notify the responsible party when supply is running low (7 days or less).
• Conduct weekly inspections to check for and remove any expired medications.
• Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Communication & Care Coordination

• Communicate with medical providers and outpatient care teams regarding medication usage, side effects, concerns, refills, and potential modifications.
• Transcribe doctors' orders accurately onto the MAR and lab sheets.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, high-quality behavioral health support.
• Monitor resident safety and well-being, documenting observations and incidents as required.

Caregiving & Documentation

• Perform basic caregiving tasks including taking and recording vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights as needed.
• Maintain resident privacy and uphold the facility's care philosophy at all times.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance and resident safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or residential care setting (SMI population preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Med Tech, including medication administration and MAR documentation.
• Computer skills required.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in human services or behavioral health preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow behavioral health care protocols.
• CPR/First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain within 2 days of hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary for this position?
• Are you comfortable working with the SMI (Seriously mentally ill) population?

Experience:

• Med Tech: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person