Behavioral Health Technician

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Taylor, TX

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About The Position

Crestone Wellness is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support the functioning of its addiction recovery facility. The role involves interacting with patients in accordance with established treatment policies and procedures, and may include helping orient patients. Technicians support patient safety, treatment participation, daily routines, activities, and recovery programming while working with counselors, nurses, and other staff.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery principles.
• Ability to walk approximately one mile within the facility and its grounds per eight-hour shift.
• Ability to sit continuously for approximately three hours per eight-hour shift.
• Ability to administer CPR and hold CPR certification.
• Ability to see and hear constantly.
• Emotional and physical ability to function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain records and good communication skills.
• Ability to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one hour.
• If recovering, two years of continuous, verifiable abstinence.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS.
• One year of experience in alcohol or drug treatment with direct patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Assist with luggage and body searches.
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate book studies and recovery meetings.
• Keep track of patient locations, circulate around the facility regularly, and document hourly checks.
• Ensure patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and arrive on time for assignments.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Ensure patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening.
• Oversee medication line to prevent diversion and de-escalate situations as they arise.
• Assist patients who are unable to walk physically to and from activities, medication times, and meals.
• Assist counselors as assigned and complete appropriate documentation.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures.
• Help patients address denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals.
• Manage communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports.
• Attend staff training and programs as directed.
• Assist nurses as directed by a supervisor.
• Drive patients to and from appointments and outings as directed.
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items, including nicotine products, as directed.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance and work safely and cooperatively with coworkers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with three BCBSAL medical plans, improved rates and co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded coverage options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental health support, including improved access to services and an Employee Assistance Program with digital wellness tools and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary coverages, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and family legal services.
• Student loan repayment available for nurses and therapists.
• 401(k) plan through Voya.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed