Behavioral Health Technician - Day Treatment

WELLSTONE INC • Huntsville, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, the Rehab Day Treatment Behavioral Health Technician cares for clients in a group home setting, working with individuals on basic living skills, social, and financial skills and treatment direction/follow through all while being a key support staff to our therapeutic team. Our Behavioral Health Technicians will learn proper documentation techniques and other state and federal standards followed by the Department of Mental Health (ADMH). This is an full-time, hourly position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Acceptable 3-year Driving Record (must have valid driver’s license)
• Certified in CPR and SAMA (or ability to obtain)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field preferred

Responsibilities

• Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and document progress in the Electronic Health Record.
• Provide job-readiness training to help clients identify strengths and career goals and provide guidance on job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• Help to coordinate resident activities in the home and in the community.
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
• Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals per the posted menus and completes meal preparations if residents cannot.
• Ensure residents comply with home rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include the performance of housekeeping, assist clients when necessary.
• Demonstrate good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
• Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, residents, and their families and co-workers.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings, and training courses as required and remain current on all certifications required for employment.
• Work as scheduled; complete and submit time sheets and leave requests per policy.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree