The Emily Program

Behavioral Health Technician

The Emily Program  •  $34k - $40k/yr  •  Onsite  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care and support to individuals undergoing treatment for eating disorders, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

The entry-level position is ideal for individuals passionate about mental health and committed to helping clients on their recovery journey.

Schedules

  • Full Time- 36 hours per week
    • (3 shifts per week, with rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Part Time- 24 hours per week
    • (2 shifts per week, with rotating weekends (Saturday & Sunday))
  • PRN
    • (4 shifts per month, with two weekend shifts per month (Saturday or Sunday))

Shifts

  • Day Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm)
  • Night Shift: 7:00 pm-7:30 am

Location

41 Perimeter Center East, Dunwoody, GA 30346

Learn more about our Atlanta Eating Disorder Treatment Center here

Compensation Disclosure

Starting hourly between $17-20

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How Behavioral Health Technicians Empower Recovery

  • Ensure adherence to professional boundaries with clients, consistently upholding ethical standards and creating a safe, respectful environment for all interactions.
  • Provide compassionate and supportive care to clients, including assisting with daily activities, monitoring mealtimes/snacks and helping to create a structured and therapeutic environment.
  • Monitor client behavioral and physical health, accurately documenting observations and reporting any concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate internal resource.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of clients by adhering to all safety protocols, responding to crises as needed, and employing de-escalation techniques with clients.
  • Interact with clients providing recreational or social activities and reinforce therapeutic modalities.
  • Facilitate Therapeutic Activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, etc., to support client engagement and recovery.
  • Provide clients with transportation as needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate degree or higher or at least 2 years of healthcare experience in a similar position/related field preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field preferred

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

  • HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
  • Vision insurance (EyeMed)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan available two months after start date
  • Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

The Emily Program

About The Emily Program

Millions struggle secretly with food and body image. Recovery is possible.

The Emily Program provides personalized eating disorder treatment for teens, young adults, and adults of all genders. We offer comprehensive psychological, nutritional, medical, and psychiatric care at multiple locations across Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Washington, and Pennsylvania.

We have everything an individual and family may need — with care that’s warm, welcoming, and works for you. Treatment options range from periodic outpatient appointments to residential care at our 24/7 residential facilities.

Visit emilyprogram.com or call 1-888-364-5977.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Paul, Minnesota
Year Founded
1993
Website
emilyprogram.com
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