Behavioral Health Technician

WisHope Recovery • Waukesha, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the recovery facility including overseeing daily operations of the facility, coordinating daily facility tasks, conducting inspections related to chore assignments, daily living, conducting searches of the clients’ personal property, providing transportation to and from the clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, support groups, and as needed. In this crucial role, you will also: Provide care for clients presenting with SUD primary and Mental Health secondary. Engage all residents in conversations and activities that are edifying and stimulating Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents Assist clients with completing and improving their daily life skills Prepare bedrooms for all newly residents and monitor client’s rooms for cleanliness and ensure they have the items that they need (i.e., linen, hygiene products, clean clothes, etc.) Ensure that all residents are properly respecting and maintaining common areas (esp. kitchen, living room) and that they are following facility rules including curfew/lights out hours Observe and report any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents. Monitor proper use and functioning of appliances and other equipment. Observe any unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for the clients or neighbors. Maintain an inventory of all supplies (i.e., cleaning supplies, furniture, keys etc.). Coordinate and hold Facility Meetings, Community Meetings and a weekend Wrap Up or Life Skills Groups Welcome and introduce new clients to all existing residents Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner Educate and encourage clients to utilize community-based tools (such as, 12 Step Program, Recovery Dharma, Smart Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, Refuge Recovery, et. al.); facilitate applicable workbooks and provide continued support and engagement Supervise medication

Requirements

• Experience in the field of addiction treatment and recovery
• Ability to provide clinical care, education, and research
• Personalized care approach
• Integrated approach to co-occurring mental health conditions
• Prioritize client recovery
• Supervision and coordination of recovery facility
• Search of clients' personal property
• Transportation of clients
• Care for clients with SUD primary and Mental Health secondary
• Engage residents in edifying and stimulating conversations and activities
• Observe and report unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict
• Assist clients with daily life skills
• Prepare bedrooms for new residents
• Monitor client rooms for cleanliness and supplies
• Ensure residents respect common areas and follow facility rules
• Monitor proper use and functioning of appliances and equipment
• Observe unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Coordinate and hold Facility Meetings, Community Meetings, and weekend Wrap Up or Life Skills Groups
• Welcome and introduce new clients
• Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner
• Educate and encourage clients to utilize community-based recovery tools
• Facilitate applicable workbooks
• Provide continued support and engagement
• Supervise medication

Nice To Haves

• Person in recovery passionate about giving back and helping others through peer support

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of the facility
• Coordinating daily facility tasks
• Conducting inspections related to chore assignments and daily living
• Conducting searches of clients' personal property
• Providing transportation to and from clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, and support groups as needed
• Providing care for clients presenting with SUD primary and Mental Health secondary
• Engaging residents in edifying and stimulating conversations and activities
• Observing and reporting unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents
• Assisting clients with completing and improving their daily life skills
• Preparing bedrooms for new residents
• Monitoring client rooms for cleanliness and ensuring they have necessary items
• Ensuring residents respect and maintain common areas and follow facility rules
• Monitoring proper use and functioning of appliances and equipment
• Observing unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue
• Maintaining an inventory of all supplies
• Coordinating and holding Facility Meetings, Community Meetings, and weekend Wrap Up or Life Skills Groups
• Welcoming and introducing new clients to existing residents
• Communicating in a culturally sensitive manner
• Educating and encouraging clients to utilize community-based recovery tools
• Facilitating applicable workbooks and providing continued support and engagement
• Supervising medication

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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