Behavioral Health Technician

The Behavioral Health Technician position aims to develop a strong patient-focused perspective to support patients in their goal of living a substance-free life. In the early stages, there is a need for considerable support and guidance. The Behavioral Health Technician must work closely with the other Behavioral Health Technician staff to develop the skills necessary to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. In addition to the duties identified below, this position performs general office/house support functions and assists personnel as necessary. Duties may change to meet the clients’ needs.

DUTIES:

-Maintain the confidentiality of residents, employees, and the organization

-Maintain professional relationships and observe the appropriate boundaries and limits with clients

-CIWAS/COWS (Rounds)

-Monitor clients’ medication and maintain logs documenting processes

-Adhere to medication policies and procedures

-Documentation, observation notes and shift reports/audit, UA’s (Review previous shifts)

-Aid clients requiring assistance dealing with substance abuse problems

-Assist in the delivery of assigned groups and participate in structured activities, as needed

-Assist with and participate in all regularly scheduled social recovery activities and services occurring during an assigned shift (i.e. setting up and cleaning up)

-Assist with driving clients to and from locations

-Perform administrative duties such as filing, copying, answering phones, etc., as needed

-Assist with the coordination of maintaining the program food and supply needs as needed

-Assist in food preparation when needed

-Residential only: mild housekeeping is required. (i.e. taking trash out)

-Manage house supplies and report when restock is needed

-Maintain appropriate attendance record

-Run light errands

-Assist in the maintenance of shift communication logs

-Complete duties not completed from previous shifts

-Attend and participate in mandated staff meetings and scheduled team meeting and trainings, as required

-Provide support in a professional, courteous, confidential, and timely manner to other employees or any other individual requiring assistance related to the essential functions of this position

-Have good communication skills

-Special projects, as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: Multiple Locations