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Acadia Healthcare

Behavioral Health Technician - Full-Time

Acadia Healthcare, Louisville, Tennessee, United States, 37777

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Village Behavioral Health, located in Louisville, TN on the Tennessee River, is a psychiatric residential treatment center offering a full spectrum of services to children and adolescents ages 9‑17 in a unique wilderness setting just 20 minutes outside Knoxville, TN.

Position: Behavioral Health Technician (Full‑Time) This role involves providing direct care and close supervision of facility patients, documenting behavior, developing healthy relationships, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention.

Pay Range

$15.82 – $19.34 per hour (depending on education level and experience)

Available Shifts

FT Day Shift: 7:00 am–7:00 pm, rotating weekends

FT Evening Shift: 4:00 pm–12:00 am, rotating weekends

FT Night Shift: 7:00 pm–7:00 am, rotating weekends

PRN: $15.07 per hour plus shift differentials

Shift Differential $1.25 – $4.00 per hour.

Benefits

Huge growth opportunities

Competitive hourly rates

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner while on shift

Handle with Care Training

CPR Training

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan (company match)

Employee Assistance Program / Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and close supervision of patients, documenting behavior.

Develop positive, healthy relationships with patients and co‑workers.

Follow facility policies and procedures, implement treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Act as a positive role model by de‑escalating aggression, using active listening skills, appropriate tone and volume, positive reinforcement, maintaining boundaries, and promoting a healthy peer culture.

Hiring Requirements

High school diploma or GED (minimum).

Pass pre‑employment drug screen, 7‑year criminal background check, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history, and reference check.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer complies with federal employment laws and will notify all applicants of their rights. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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