Behavioral Health Technician 11A-11P

BriteLife Recovery • Hilton Head Island, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BriteLife Recovery is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Behavioral Health Technicians/Drivers. This role is crucial for providing transportation for clients to and from the facility and appointments, while also contributing to the direct care of clients on the floor. The company emphasizes a strong team environment, collaboration, and a mission-centered approach to addiction treatment. BriteLife Recovery aims to be a leading provider for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, focusing on empathy, safety, and trust in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), or willingness to pursue
• Valid Driver's License
• Growth mindset
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain standards of professional society procedures and ethical behavior.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergency drills or situations.
• Has no mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with his/her ability to drive safely (I.E. holding a medical marijuana card.)

Responsibilities

• Safely transport clients to and from doctor appointments, meetings, and activities.
• Ensure all clients are accounted for at all times.
• Be respectful and caring to clients while maintaining proper boundaries.
• Inspect assigned vehicle and document mileage on a trip-by-trip basis.
• Immediately report missing equipment, damage to the vehicle, or unsafe conditions to the Supervisor.
• At the end of each shift, leave the vehicle locked and secured at the facility.
• Obey all traffic laws and report any violations.
• Immediately notify appropriate individuals of any accidents and complete necessary accident reports.
• Ensure clients and passengers wear seatbelts before operating the vehicle.
• Respond to medical emergencies by calling 911 and administering CPR if necessary.
• Supervise clients during transport.
• Observe client behaviors.
• Adhere to safety standards.
• Enter client information into a database (EMR).
• Explain and complete admissions paperwork.
• Complete the admissions process with incoming clients, including search, Urine Drug Screen, and Breathalyzer.
• Promote a healthy recovery environment.
• Perform general housekeeping functions.
• Establish appropriate therapeutic boundaries under supervisor direction.
• Utilize clinical resources to review boundaries and limit setting for behavior.
• Develop therapeutic relations with clients.
• Assist in monitoring therapeutic activities with patients.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Work directly with clients and provide proper recovery support.

Benefits

• Fully sponsored Health plan through APA with Cigna Network
• Dental/vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Life insurance
• 40 hours of sick time annually
• 80 hours of vacation annually
• 9 paid holidays for salaried employees
• Time and a half for holidays worked for hourly workers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services
• Shift differential
• Staff development program
• Supportive working environment
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED