Behavioral Health Technician - Weekends 3rd Shift

WELLSTONE•Huntsville, AL

90d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician cares for clients at the River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility. The role helps clients manage detoxification, teaches basic living skills, and partners with the therapeutic team to ensure clients’ treatment care plans are followed. Technicians learn documentation techniques and applicable Alabama Department of Mental Health standards, earn training certifications, and can build a career in mental health. The schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Suite.
Good organizational and documentation skills.
Excellent customer service experience.
CPR and SAMA certification, or the ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients admitted to the facility.
Work with the Treatment Team to coordinate client activities, implement scheduled basic living skills training objectives, and document client progress in the Electronic Health Record.
Complete 30-minute bed checks and document staff notes, shift observations, and other reports accurately and promptly.
Report client or staff incidents and injuries to the appropriate supervisor promptly.
Ensure clients comply with facility rules and help maintain a clean and safe environment, including housekeeping and assisting clients when needed.
Demonstrate safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
Promote a positive work environment and positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and coworkers.
Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings, and keep trainings and certifications current.
Arrive on time, remain on shift until relieved, and submit timesheets and leave requests correctly and promptly.
Report facility or maintenance issues and assist with maintenance and housekeeping of the facility and equipment.
Use verbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions as required.
Lift clients when required, with assistance.
Perform other duties as assigned.