BHT/MED TECH DETOX
About The Position
Unhooked Recovery is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and professional Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to join our team. The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support and supervision to adults receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment in a residential setting. The BHT plays an important role in maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while supporting clients throughout their recovery. This is a hands-on position that includes client supervision, documentation, transportation, group support, crisis intervention, drug screening, intake and discharge assistance, and other day-to-day client care responsibilities.
Requirements
- Work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health and/or substance use challenges.
- Maintain a calm and professional approach during stressful or crisis situations.
- Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, clinical staff, and other professionals.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Observe, assess, and accurately document client behaviors, symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Obtain basic vital signs, including blood pressure
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client supervision and support while promoting safety, dignity, and a therapeutic environment.
- Monitor client activities, behaviors, progress, and overall well-being.
- Maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and positive role modeling.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living and other identified needs.
- Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral concerns in accordance with established procedures.
- Conduct routine accountability and security checks, including hourly rounds.
- Facilitate or assist with psychoeducational groups, community meetings, life-skills activities, wellness activities, recreational groups, and other program activities.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including client observations, group documentation, and applicable case management entries.
- Assist with client intakes and discharges.
- Obtain and document vital signs when required.
- Conduct urine drug screens in accordance with established procedures and training.
- Transport clients to medical appointments, court appearances, laboratories, and other approved appointments as needed.
- Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate relevant client information to appropriate clinical and medical staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, in-services, and continuing education.
- Follow organizational policies related to safety, infection control, quality assurance, client care, and documentation.
- Maintain required BHT competencies and complete assigned training.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
