Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Youth Residential Treatment

Project Patch Youth Program – Boys’ DormGarden Valley, Idaho (approximately one hour north of Boise)

Join a Team Restoring Hope to Teens

Project Patch is seeking compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs)to serve as mentors and guides for adolescents in our Christian residential treatment program.

This role is much more than supervision. Our Behavioral Health Technicians build meaningful relationships with young men who need encouragement, structure, and guidance as they rediscover their worth and potential.

Through daily mentorship, consistent structure, and faith-centered support, BHTs help teens develop healthier choices, stronger character, and a renewed sense of hope for their future.

This is a direct-care residential position and does not require a professional counseling license. Behavioral Health Technicians work closely with licensed clinicians as part of the treatment team.

About Project Patch

Project Patch is a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to restoring hope to teens, building thriving families, and empowering supportive communities.

Our residential youth program in Garden Valley, Idaho helps adolescents ages 12–17who are struggling with behavioral challenges, emotional difficulties, or unhealthy life patterns.

At Project Patch, we believe:

• Every young person has unique value and potential

• Healthy relationships between adults and youth are essential for healing

• Teens thrive when surrounded by consistent mentorship, structure, and faith-based encouragement

Our program integrates:

• Therapy

• Faith and spiritual growth

• Education

• Recreation and outdoor activity

• Daily mentorship and life skills

Our Campus

Project Patch sits on a beautiful 169-acre mountain campus in Garden Valley, Idaho, surrounded by mountains and bordered by the Payette River.

This peaceful setting provides an environment where teens can step away from destructive patterns and begin building a healthier future.

Staff enjoy:

• A quiet mountain community

• Year-round outdoor recreation

• A close-knit team culture

Very affordable on-site staff housing is occasionally available.

Schedule

Full-time day shift

Pitman Schedule (2-2-3 rotation)including:

• Alternating weekends

• Holidays

• Occasional overtime

Compensation & Benefits

Project Patch offers competitive hourly pay and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available after 60 days)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning within the first 90 days

• Sick time accrual beginning on day one

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Ongoing training and professional development

Training includes:

• Trauma-informed care

• Crisis prevention and de-escalation

• Behavioral intervention strategies

• Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®)

What Behavioral Health Technicians Do

Behavioral Health Technicians play a key role in the daily life of our residential program. They help create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where teens can grow.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing consistent supervision and support for youth

• Building positive mentoring relationships with residents

• Helping youth practice healthy communication and decision-making

• Implementing behavior support plans

• Participating in recreation, activities, and daily routines with teens

• Responding calmly to behavioral challenges using approved intervention techniques

• Completing documentation and shift reports

• Administering medications only after required training and according to policy

• Working closely with clinicians, supervisors, and the treatment team

Supporting Teens Through Trauma-Informed Care

Project Patch uses trauma-informed approaches that emphasize empathy, consistency, and healthy boundaries.

Behavioral Health Technicians are expected to:

• Maintain a calm and supportive presence during conflict

• Help teens develop emotional regulation skills

• Avoid power struggles

• Encourage accountability while preserving dignity

• Apply Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®)principles in daily interactions

Spiritual Mentorship

Project Patch is a Christian ministry.

Staff help support the spiritual mission of the program by:

• Modeling conduct consistent with Christian values

• Encouraging youth in faith and personal growth

• Assisting with chapel, prayer, or spiritual discussions when appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least 19 years of age at time of hire

• Age 25+ preferred for day shift roles

Helpful experience includes:

• Youth mentorship

• Behavioral health

• Residential treatment

• Education or youth ministry

• Social services

Experience is helpful but not required. We provide training.

Certifications Required

(or ability to obtain after hire)

• CPR and First Aid

• Crisis prevention / de-escalation

• Medication administration

• Mandated reporter training

• Trauma-informed care training (TBRI® or similar)

Who Thrives at Project Patch

Successful staff members are people who:

• Enjoy working with teenagers

• Stay calm during challenging moments

• Value teamwork and structure

• Believe in helping young people discover their worth and potential

• Feel called to serve in a faith-based environment focused on restoring hope

Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Patch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status.

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