Behavioral Health Technician (Substance Use Disorders)

Burrell Behavioral Health • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

Would you like to start a fulfilling career helping people overcome addiction? Become a Behavioral Health Technician with Burrell in Columbia, MO! You can find a bright future filled with growth and satisfaction while saving lives! As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will share your kindness and dedication in a secure, comfortable, and supportive environment for those going through detox. Contribute to clients' recoveries by demonstrating great communication, problem-solving, and client-focused care.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience in Human Services or related fields advantageous

Responsibilities

• Assess, admit, supervise, monitor, transfer, and discharge social setting detox clients.
• Ensure monitoring of vital signs, signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and possess knowledge to determine need for medical assistance for all social setting detox clients.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic and supportive environment for clients participating in ADA/Social Setting Detox.
• Provide general monitoring of clients, treating each with respect and dignity at all times, and modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Foster adaptive behavior in clients by encouraging positive social interaction and role-modeling a problem solving approach to issues of concern.
• Responsible for conducting and recording medical protocols, as requested.
• Assist ADA/Social Setting Detox clients with daily living skills such as laundry, chores, and personal hygiene.
• Responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness by completing designated facility tasks.
• Dispense medications to ADA/Social Setting Detox clients (per physician's orders) as requested and training permits.
• Prepare paperwork and obtain specimens for random drug testing urinalyses for ADA/Social Setting Detox clients.
• Provide client education classes regarding drug education and life skills as requested and training permits.
• Observe, record and communicate clients' behaviors, strengths, progress, areas of difficulty and needs in a timely manner, utilizing established mechanisms and program formats.
• Provide transportation of clients to/from program activities, as needed.
• If stationed at Youth Facility: Provide for safety during all outdoor experiences, including backpacking and camping excursions for adolescent clients.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training
• Room for career advancement - promotion opportunities available
• Friendly, encouraging, and supportive workplace culture
• Mileage reimbursement - company pays for work-related travels
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees