Behavioral Health Technician FT

Advanced Recovery Systems • Cherry Hill, NJ

4d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians at our Cherry Hill, NJ Facility! Full-Time Days & Nights Available Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two (2) years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with adults.
• Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents
• Agency Affiliation Counselor license as required by State (e.g. Washington)
• Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical (MA) preferred or as per state requirement.

Responsibilities

• The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Benefits

• Starting rate $17/hr, based on experience
• Night Shift Differential $1.50/hr
• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
• Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your HSA.
• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
• Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000.
• We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees