Behavioral Health Technician

Bradford Health Services • Southaven, MS

110d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Woodland Recovery Center plays a key role in supporting individuals struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. The BHT is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care, assisting with therapeutic activities, monitoring patients, and helping ensure a safe, structured, and positive environment. The role often involves working in collaboration with mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, and case managers, to implement personalized treatment plans and to support patients in achieving their mental health and behavioral goals.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred.
• One year experience in alcohol/drug treatment with direct patient contact preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery.
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift.
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three (3) hours per eight (8) hour shift.
• Must be able to administer CPR and be certified.
• Must be able to see and hear constantly.
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.
• Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one (1) hour.
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in luggage and body searches.
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery meetings.
• Be aware of patient locations at all times, circulating around the facility on a regular basis and document hourly checks.
• Assure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Assure the patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening.
• Oversee med line to prevent diversion and to de-escalate situations as they arise.
• Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when unable to physically walk.
• Assist the counselor as assigned and engage in appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist patients in overcoming their denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports.
• Attend staff training and programs as directed.
• Assist nurses as directed by supervisor.
• Drive patients to and from appointments, including patient outings, as directed.
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items, including nicotine products as directed.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, presenting coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns.
• Work in a constant state of alertness to perform the job in a safe manner.
• Work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree