Behavioral Health Technician - 3rd Shift at NANA Healthcare Management, LLC – Tallapoosa, Georgia

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat
Shift: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Weekends Required)
Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat (HCRR) provides residential mental health treatment for adolescents ages 11–17. Our clients may present with complex behavioral health needs, including self-harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance use, trauma, mood instability, depression, and anxiety.

We are seeking Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) who are dependable, observant, and compassionate—professionals who can maintain a calm, structured, and safe environment during overnight hours while supporting adolescents who may be actively symptomatic.

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat System of Care. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation, the BHT is responsible for ensuring client safety, monitoring overnight activity, documenting behavior, and maintaining a supportive, therapeutic milieu throughout the residential program.

• Maintain continuous overnight supervision and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment

• Provide calm, consistent support and positive role modeling for adolescent clients

• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and overnight activity

• Conduct client counts and maintain accurate documentation

• Supervise self-administered medications as directed

• Assist with overnight structure and routines as established by leadership

• Complete and submit incident reports and immediately notify leadership of safety concerns

• Report medical emergencies, elopements, or ACA incidents promptly

• Complete end-of-shift reports via email to the Director

• Orient new admissions and complete residential intake documentation as needed

• Search new client belongings to prevent contraband entry

• Conduct random residential searches for contraband

• Monitor curfews and ensure compliance with program rules

• Transport clients as needed using company vehicles

• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings

• Follow all infection control, safety, and facility protocols

• Report any illness or symptoms of contagious disease to leadership

• Ability to remain alert, calm, and decisive during overnight hours

• Strong crisis-management, problem-solving, and stress-management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and their behavioral and emotional impact

• Ability to recognize medical emergencies and take appropriate action

• Familiarity with emergency procedures, overdose response, First Aid, and CPR

• Flexibility to adapt to changing program needs and overnight responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• CPR Certification preferred

• Must pass a Level 2 Background Check

• Preferred (not required): 0–1 year of experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, psychiatric, chemical dependency, residential, PHP, or outpatient settings

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth