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Behavioral Health Technician | Needham, MA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Technician Needham MA Full-Time On-Site
About Greater Boston Addiction Centers
Greater Boston Addiction Centers is a behavioral health treatment provider located in Needham MA offering partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs for individuals facing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Greater Boston Addiction Centers takes an evidence-based compassionate approach to care helping clients build the skills and support networks needed for lasting recovery.
The Opportunity
In this full-time on-site role the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support to clients working through Greater Boston Addiction Centers treatment programs. Reporting within the Operations department youll play a hands-on role in helping clients feel safe supported and understood throughout their recovery journey while helping the clinical team maintain accurate documentation and a stable treatment environment. This role follows a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with a potential stipend available for evening shifts.
What Youll Do
- Support clients through daily program activities with a nonjudgmental empathetic approach
- Actively listen to clients and build rapport and trust to support engagement in treatment
- Observe and accurately document client behavior mood and any signs of crisis withdrawal or relapse
- Maintain clear professional documentation and charting in accordance with facility standards
- Communicate effectively with both clients and the clinical team to support continuity of care
- Recognize and respond calmly to mental health crises or agitation using de-escalation techniques as needed
- Respect and support clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
- Apply a basic working knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders including the 12-step model in day-to-day client interactions
Requirements
What You Bring
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to actively listen without judgment
- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
- Basic understanding of mental health disorders substance use disorders and the 12-step model
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and skilled in de-escalating conflict or agitation
- No prior experience required
- Ability to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening
- Reliable availability for a Tuesday through Saturday schedule
- Ability to stand walk and actively engage with clients throughout a shift
Preferred:
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Prior experience in a behavioral health substance use treatment or related human services setting
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) system
Benefits
Compensation and Schedule
- Full-time on-site position in Needham MA
- Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday
- Potential stipend available for evening shifts
- Pay range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Greater Boston Addiction Centers (GBAC)
Required Skills:
Communication active listening de-escalation documentation/charting basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the 12-step model
Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED
