PRN/Part Time Behavioral Health Technician

BriteLife Recovery•West Kill, NY

42d•Onsite

About The Position

BriteLife Recovery is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join their team as PRN/Part Time Behavioral Health Technicians. This role is crucial in supporting clients in their recovery journey from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The company emphasizes a strong team environment, collaboration, and a mission-centered approach to behavioral health. BriteLife Recovery aims to be a leading provider in addiction treatment, offering a picturesque environment for clients and their families to heal. The organization is committed to doing things the right way, focusing on empathy, safety, and trust.

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

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 and/or 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 and all violations at the time of occurrence.
Immediately notify appropriate individuals of any accidents and complete necessary accident reports in a timely manner.
Ensure that clients and passengers in the vehicle are wearing their seatbelts prior to operating the vehicle.
If a client or a passenger requires immediate emergency resuscitation, call 911, give the location, and immediately begin CPR.
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, utilize identified clinical resources to review boundaries, limit setting for behavior, and 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
Tuition reimbursement opportunities