Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

WELLSTONE • Ardmore, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians care for clients in a group home setting, supporting individuals in developing living, social, and financial skills. They follow treatment directions and provide support to the therapeutic team while learning documentation techniques and standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight, in Ardmore, Alabama. It is an entry-level role requiring a high school diploma or GED, with no travel required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory three-year motor vehicle record.
• CPR, SAMA, and MAC1 certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority for the direct care of residents in the facility.
• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to residents.
• Implement basic living-skills training objectives and document residents’ progress promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
• Help coordinate resident activities in the home and community.
• Complete staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Encourage and assist residents with preparing nutritious meals according to posted menus; prepare meals when residents cannot.
• Ensure residents comply with home rules and help maintain a clean and safe environment, including housekeeping and client assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate safe practices, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back-safety techniques.
• Promote positive working relationships with supervisors, residents, families, and coworkers.
• Administer medication and document it accordingly.
• Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and training, and maintain current training and certifications.
• Work scheduled shifts and submit timesheets and leave requests on time.
• Report facility or maintenance issues promptly and help maintain the facility, equipment, and vehicles.
• 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 paid holidays per year.
• Ability to accrue up to 15 days of PTO per year; unused PTO rolls over.
• Company-paid group life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 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: High school or GED