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Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Corpus Christi, TX
Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Corpus Christi, TX-January 2024
Corpus Christi
Jan 26, 2026
About Lead Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time - Corpus Christi, TX

  Cenikor is a non-profit organization and one of the largest substance abuse treatment centers in the nation. We are currently seeking a Full Time Lead Behavioral Health Technician for our detox program in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

  Cenikor’s Value Proposition – What’s In It for You?

  PURPOSE in your work – service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year. (https://www.cenikor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FY22-Highlights.pdf)

  COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES – we hire and reward high performers.

  STABILITY and GROWTH – more than 55 years in business – our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.

  CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.

  STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS – The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here. (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

  The work we do isn’t easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

  SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm

  JOB SUMMARY:

  The Lead Behavioral Heath Technician (BHT) is Responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and securing of assets, personnel and clients at the facility. Responsible for providing therapeutic assistance and preventing client elopement. Institute appropriate security measures while escorting clients inside and outside the facility.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  Assist in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for substance abuse clients. Assists patients in good grooming and personal   hygiene.

  Maintains adequate security for eating/sleeping problems, suicidal/homicidal attempts or   threats, elopements or attempts to elope.

  Monitors clients’ movement and provides a client count as per facility policy.

  Lead weekly team meetings with Behavioral Health Technicians and communicate appropriate   information.

  Assist with training newly hired BHTs to ensure an effective onboarding process. Assist with   ongoing training as assigned

  Accompanies clients to medical clinics, meals, AA meetings in the community, recreational   activities, field trips and other outings to ensure safety, provide therapeutic assistance, and   help prevent elopement.

  Institutes appropriate security measures escorting clients inside and   outside facility.

  Maintains locked doors as per facility policy, making security checks to ensure that the integrity of security is intact and the safety of clients is maintained. Refers problems and/or   deficiencies to proper authority.

  Performs housekeeping duties such as assisting with washing client’s clothes and other duties   necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for clients.

  Supervises client chores   consisting of general cleaning of physical surroundings and furnishings in patient care area.   Maintains a neat and clean employee area.

  Participates and assists clinical treatment team members with groups in therapeutic activities.

  Maintains awareness of and documents whereabouts of clients at all times, reporting problems appropriately.

  Recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon   as sign of disruptive behavior are recognized.

  Participants as an active member in treatment   team meetings, advising others of observations and recommendations.

  Participates and assists nursing staff with taking vitals, care of detox clients, and clean up   after clients as needed, ensuring proper biohazard protocols.

  Participates in educational program (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned, to increase knowledge base and job skills.

  Assists with client admissions, including orientation to rules and rights, bed and lock assignments, issuing linens, and inventory of personal items as needed.

  Assists with transfer and discharge procedures. Performs any related duties assigned including disinfecting bed and lockers, inventory of personal items, and ensuring all property   is returned.

  Answers phone and transfers call or takes messages as needed. Schedule and perform practice emergency drills per licensing standards.

  Continuously monitor health, security and well-being of clients by ensuring facility is secure   and residents are off the floor and in rooms at appropriate times.

  Perform head count nightly as per licensing standards, complete reports of nightly rounds,   investigate and complete related reports on all safety and security situations and   communicate emergency situations, including medical emergencies, to the appropriate   authorities and staff members.

  Perform light maintenance around the facility to ensure a safe, healthy environment. Serve meals and ensure standards are met for all food service operations.

  Perform weekly inspections on vehicles, including checking oil, tire pressure, gas, etc., record results, record mileage, and prepare standard maintenance reports.

  Work closely with management team to uphold the core principles of Cenikor’s culture and   create a positive working environment for all team members.

  Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable   issues to your supervisor.

  Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as assigned in this job description.

  QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

  Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  Knowledge of security operations and safety practices.

  Experience with conflict resolution.

  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and residents.

  Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a

  professional manner, to write and investigate required reports; to make independent

  and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures;

  Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

  Ability to work night shifts and flexible hours.

  Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor’s Culture with all team

  members:

  Demonstrate mission of service to our clients

  Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients

  Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals

  Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client

  boundaries

  Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

  Education:

  High school diploma or equivalent required

  Experience:

  One year security/safety experience preferred

  Previous supervisory experience preferred

  LICENSURE REQUIRED:

  Valid Driver’s License required

  IMPORTANT NOTES:

  Drug Free Workplace

  Equal Opportunity Employer

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