Behavioral Health Technician

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Taylor, TX

11d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Crestone Wellness strives to humanize and honor addiction recovery by offering compassionate, quality medical and clinical care. Our mission is to help people become whole again and allow them to live abundant, meaningful and happy lives. We are deeply committed to redefining the addiction recovery landscape. We understand that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why our mission is not only to treat addiction but to humanize and honor everyone’s unique path to healing. By offering top-notch medical and clinical care, we aim to help individuals reclaim their lives, fostering abundance, purpose, and joy every step of the way.

We are seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to add to our dynamic team! Behavioral Health Techs are integral in the overall functioning of the facility. In all instances, BHTs will interact with the patient in accordance with established treatment policies and procedures and may facilitate patient orientation, as necessary.

Requirements

• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery
• Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three (3) hours per eight (8) hour shift
• Must be able to administer CPR and be certified
• Must be able to see and hear constantly
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
• Maintain records and have good communication skills
• Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one (1) hour
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred
• One year’s experience in alcohol/drug treatment with direct patient contact preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in luggage and body searches
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery meetings
• Must be aware of patient locations, at all times, circulating around the facility on a regular basis and document hourly checks
• Assure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment
• Supervise and sometime facilitate patient activities as directed
• Assure the patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening
• Oversee med line to prevent diversion and to de-escalate situations as they arise
• Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when unable to physically walk
• Assist the counselor as assigned and engage in appropriate documentation
• Responsible for the adherence to all applicable policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in overcoming their denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals
• Demonstrated the ability to manage communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports
• Attend staff training and programs as directed
• Assist nurses as directed by supervisor
• Drive patients to and from appointments, to include patient outings, as directed
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items; including nicotine products as directed
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

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