Behavioral Health Technician Full Time
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. This is an essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services. As a direct care position, you will interact with and supervise clients in treatment, assisting both clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Drug and Alcohol/Mental Health preferred.
- Experience facilitating process groups and family sessions is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the intake process for new clients into the program.
- Communicate with staff verbally or via written communication logs; responsible for detailed client logs.
- Listen to clients regarding all areas of treatment and maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention.
- Coordinate activities such as lectures, recreation, and meetings.
- Conduct mandatory bed checks as required and complete bed-check sheets for shift reporting.
- Attend shift changes, team meetings, and company meetings.
- Ensure the client schedule is followed daily.
- Assist with client interventions.
- Follow treatment plan objectives.
- Monitor the medication line.
- Transport clients to meetings and recreational activities.
- Conduct searches of clients upon their return to the facility.
- Monitor treatment for necessary hygiene and medical needs.
- Uphold therapeutic boundaries and adhere to the staff code of ethics.
- Evaluate the behavioral and emotional needs of clients and provide input.
- Distribute client snacks as needed.
- Train new staff on the unit, program, and milieu.
- Help maintain the facility.
- Assist clients in obtaining sponsors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
