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Behavioral Health Technician (Day/Evening)

  • Days
  • Evenings
  • Driver's license

Open in 2 locations

The Emily Program posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.10 an hour, the middle half $18–$27.58, across 41 jobs that state their pay. Behavioral health technicians employed in Minnesota earn a median of $19.37 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

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.

Position Overview

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT’s) monitor and assist adolescent clients in the residential milieu, lead activities designed to help the residents adjust to living in a community setting and assist the residents in gaining the skills needed to manage their eating disorder. BHT’s play an integral role in the day-to-day function of the clients’ experience.

Schedule

  • Full Time 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) focused on Day & Evening shifts
  • Day Shifts: 6am-2:30pm, 8am-4pm
  • Evening Shifts: 2pm-10:30pm, 4pm-12:30am
  • Every other weekend required (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Schedule is made a month at a time with a combination of both day and evening shifts

Compensation Disclosure

  • BHT I: Starting hourly range between $18.00-$22.50

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

How BHT’s Empower Recovery

  • Partners with the multi-disciplinary team on care plan and treatment, assisting in admissions, supporting or assisting clients in programming
  • Participates in therapeutic meals and snacks and provides support during structured outings and recreation
  • Available to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed. Reports observations and documents in charts
  • Monitors and supports bathroom use per client treatment direction. Monitors and documents exercise.
  • Responsible for enforcing appropriate policies with residents and completing all expected tasks including hourly room-checks

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required with one year of Mental health experience or
  • Bachelors degree in Mental health field with 0-1 year of experience
  • Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive
  • Previous direct mental health experience 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.

From The Emily Program's job posting for 3012 West 44th Street Minneapolis, MN 55410, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About The Emily Program

Eating disorder treatment provider with inpatient, residential, day, outpatient and virtual programs in Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.

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