Behavioral Health Technician

About the position

The Behavioral Health Technician plays a crucial role in the overall functioning of the facility, interacting with patients in accordance with established treatment policies and procedures. The position requires effective communication skills and a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery principles. The technician will assist in various patient-related activities, ensuring adherence to treatment schedules and facilitating recovery meetings.

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 regularly and documenting hourly checks.
• Ensure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Ensure patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening.
• Oversee med line to prevent diversion and 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.
• Work in a constant state of alertness to perform the job safely.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred.
• One year experience in alcohol/drug treatment with direct patient contact preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to walk approximately one mile per eight-hour shift.
• Ability to continuously sit for approximately three hours per eight-hour shift.
• Ability to administer CPR and be certified.
• Ability to see and hear constantly.
• Emotional and physical capability to function under stressful situations.
• Ability to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one hour.
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.