Behavioral Health Technician (Night)

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Lakeview Health | Jacksonville Florida Drug & Alcohol Rehab is seeking a Night Behavioral Health Technician to join its team. Behavioral Health Technicians are integral to facility operations and interact with patients in accordance with established treatment policies and procedures. They may also facilitate patient orientation as needed. The position supports patients through treatment activities, monitoring, documentation, and transportation while helping maintain a safe and structured treatment environment.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery.
• 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 in recovery, 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.
• Remain aware of patient locations, circulate through the facility regularly, and document hourly checks.
• Ensure patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and arrive on time for assignments.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Ensure patients are in their rooms at the designated evening time.
• 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.
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Help patients address 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 pet, home and auto, and family legal insurance coverages.
• Student loan repayment for nurses and therapists.
• 401(k) plan through Voya.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

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