Behavioral Health Technician

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Jacksonville, FL

25d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Lakeview Health is an addiction treatment facility in Jacksonville, Florida, offering treatment for alcohol use, opioid use, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Behavioral Health Technicians are integral to the facility’s overall functioning and interact with patients according to established treatment policies and procedures. They may also facilitate patient orientation as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery principles.
• Ability to maintain records and good communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to walk approximately one mile per eight-hour shift within the facility and on its grounds.
• 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 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 by regularly circulating throughout the facility and documenting hourly checks.
• Ensure patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and arrive on time for each assignment.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Ensure patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening.
• Oversee the 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 all applicable policies and procedures.
• Help patients overcome denial and resistance to treatment and work toward completing treatment goals.
• Manage patient 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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