Behavioral Health Technician - FT DAY

Advanced Recovery Systems•Roswell, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Roswell, GA! Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care. Learn more about ARS and our transformative work at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com. At Recovery Village Atlanta (RVA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 62-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located in the historic suburb of Roswell, GA, just 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta, RVA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing. Discover more about RVA at https://www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/the-recovery-village-atlanta. We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR; 1 year patient care experience + Associate's degree required OR;
Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I required.
Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
Adhere to time schedules
Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
Keep clinical records secure at all times.
Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
Ability to work with diverse personalities.
Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
Address problems noted by supervisor
Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility
Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs
Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
May provide for transportation of patients.
During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
Other duties as assigned.