Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight PRN

UHS • Eden Prairie, MN

138d

About The Position

As we look back on Pride Institute’s almost 38-year history of providing our clients with an inclusive and accepting place for recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance abuse, sexual health and mental health, we realize that Pride Institute’s services and advocacy are needed now more than ever! Our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) staff in Eden Prairie and our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) staff in Uptown Minneapolis understand the issues the LGBTQIA+ community face, and our mission is to give clients the tools needed for addiction and mental health recovery. For the past four years, Pride Institute has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. We have also been honored by the MINNESOTA’S Best STAR TRIBUNE READERS’ CHOICE survey every year since its inception in 2021 with the silver award in the Recovery/Treatment Center category. We strive to provide the best client-centered care by employing and developing highly qualified staff trained in working specifically with the LGBTQIA+ community and dedicated to service excellence. We are currently looking for a Behavioral Technician to join our team and work OVERNIGHT which are from 10:00pm-7:30am. This position is a PER DIEM (FTE 0.01) and candidate must be flexible to commit to overnight shift coverages as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• One year work experience in a mental health/psychiatric and/or chemical dependency treatment setting preferred.
• Must maintain compliance with all facility annual competencies, as well as CPR and First Aid.
• Must be able to pass/clear the MN DHS Background Study and must pass a UA drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health issues or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of therapeutic milieu management techniques or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge and training in CPR and First Aid or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of 12 step (and similar) programs or willingness to learn.
• Qualities of reliability and dependability.
• Effective Human Relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client safety and compliance with program rules and guidelines.
• Establish appropriate boundaries in all client interactions.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding client response to therapy and treatment interventions.
• Collaborate with all staff in planning for discharge and follow-up care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees