Position: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: La Plata, Maryland

Job Status: Hourly, Part Time

At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are.

Alpas Wellness - La Plata is a fully licensed and accredited residential treatment center located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed facility offers a tranquil environment complete with private and shared residential suites, nurses’ stations, community spaces, and biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort.

We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we’d love to connect.

For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org

This is an evergreen position. We are continuously accepting applications for part-time Behavioral Health Technicians as part of our ongoing staffing and growth strategy.

Job Summary:
As a Behavioral Health Technician at Alpas Wellness La Plata, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day care and support of our patients. Your primary responsibilities will include engaging directly with patients to assist with their needs, observing and monitoring behaviors, and accurately documenting your findings. You will work closely with our clinical team to ensure a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee patient activities, conduct room observations throughout the shift, and complete necessary documentation, including KIPU observation rounds and end of shift reports.

• Accurately record patient behaviors and observations.

• Engage in direct patient care by ensuring patient safety, interacting therapeutically, and assisting in de-escalation when necessary.

• Support patients in adhering to their daily schedules, including participation in therapeutic activities and routines.

• Handle all aspects of patient belongings processing during new admissions, including searches, debugging, and delivery.

• Assist patients with packing belongings in preparation for discharge.

• Supervise the Business Center to ensure patient compliance with facility rules and schedules.

• Collaborate with the Clinical team to conduct New Patient Orientation, ensuring a welcoming environment.

• Assist with the visitation program, including greeting, sign-in, orientation, searches, and belongings processing.

• Aid and instruct clients in facilitating and presenting the Alpas Clinical Curriculum, documenting corresponding notes in the medical records system.

• After clearing a DMV record, transport patients to and from their residence, appointments, and facility using an Alpas vehicle.

• Utilize all required technology, company systems, and tools effectively to perform job duties.

• Exhibit excellent customer relation skills through supportive and constructive communication with co-workers and others.

• Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA).

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB, HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B viruses.

• Maintain patient confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and patients with kindness, dignity and respect.

• Comply with Patient’s Rights rules

• Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred

• Valid Driver's license and CPR certification preferred

• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills

• Warm, compassionate and empathetic personality

• Dignified character that models recovery principles

Schedule:

• Three shifts available;

  • 1st shift - 7am to 3:30pm

  • 2nd shift - 3pm to 11:30pm

  • 3rd shift - 11pm to 7:30am

Compensation:

• $19/hr
  
  

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• 401k

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Training and Education Allowance

Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Weekends
1st Shift: 7am to 3:30pm
2nd Shift: 3pm to 11:30pm
3rd Shift: 11pm to 7:30am