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Sunrise Detox Center

Behavioral Health Technician

Pay: $43,217/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Brentwood, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$40,624 / year median in New York

+27% projected growth

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Job Description

Sunrise Detox:

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Technician Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available. We believe in creating a different experience where our road to recovery is dignified. Our clients reside in comfortable modern, elegantly furnished rooms where good nutrition is also an essential part of the detoxification process. We offer individual and group counseling to clients and bring in 12 Step meetings to show clients they are not alone once they leave treatment.

Behavioral Health Technician Job description:

The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral member of the team with extensive patient contact. They provide communication between the patients, medical staff and clinicians. Excellent patient care includes preparation of charts for case management, assisting the medical staff with vitals and ensuring patient needs are met in a timely and proficient manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Completion of intakes on new patient admissions, orientation procedures and schedules Document attendance for all groups Recording inventory log of patient's personal belongings and valuables Interact appropriately with patients and staff, using deescalating skills when necessary

Behavioral Health Technician Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Knowledge of addiction and mental health a plus 2 years continuous sobriety prior to hire. Experience with Microsoft office products. Compensation $18.00 - $22.50 per hour Night and weekend differential when applicable

Behavioral Health Technician Schedule:

12-hour shifts, 3 nights a week Night Shift, 7p - 7:30a Must be open to one weekend shift per week

Behavioral Health Technician Compensation:

Hourly rate competitive with experience and location Full time employees may be eligible for the following:

Insurance:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account 401k with company match up to 5% Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Education reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities •This job does NOT sponsor visa's and we are unable to consider out of country applicants •If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone that you respect who would be a good fit for this position, please email: Ray Davis - Ray@Praesumhealthcare.com Talent Acquisition Manager #IND123