Behavioral Health Technician

WisHope Recovery • Waukesha, WI

10d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Behavioral Health Technicians supervise and coordinate the recovery facility, oversee its daily operations, and coordinate daily facility tasks. They support clients with substance use disorder (SUD) as the primary concern and mental health conditions as a secondary concern, while helping them build daily living skills and sustain long-term recovery. The role includes monitoring residents and facility safety, maintaining the environment and supplies, facilitating meetings and life-skills groups, supporting community-based recovery resources, and supervising medication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the recovery facility and coordinate daily facility tasks.
• Conduct inspections related to chore assignments and daily living, and search clients’ personal property.
• Provide transportation to and from clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, support groups, and other destinations as needed.
• Provide care for clients presenting with SUD as the primary concern and mental health conditions as a secondary concern.
• Engage residents in edifying and stimulating conversations and activities.
• Observe and report unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents.
• Assist clients with completing and improving daily living skills.
• Prepare bedrooms for new residents and monitor rooms for cleanliness and needed items, such as linens, hygiene products, and clean clothes.
• Ensure residents respect and maintain common areas, particularly the kitchen and living room, and follow facility rules, including curfew and lights-out hours.
• Monitor the proper use and functioning of appliances and other equipment, and report unusual activities that may create safety or nuisance issues for clients or neighbors.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, including cleaning supplies, furniture, and keys.
• Coordinate and hold facility meetings, community meetings, and a weekend wrap-up or life-skills groups.
• Welcome new clients and introduce them to existing residents.
• Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Educate and encourage clients to use community-based recovery tools, facilitate applicable workbooks, and provide continued support and engagement.
• Supervise medication.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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