Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time

Houses of Hope•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Houses of Hope is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for the night shift at its halfway houses. The position works Saturday through Wednesday, from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., with every Thursday and Friday off. Behavioral Health Technicians are members of a multidisciplinary team, working actively and cooperatively with the clinical team. They supervise individuals in service and support their efforts to achieve and maintain recovery. The role helps maintain a welcoming, trauma-informed, and safe environment; supports program admissions and discharges; conducts screenings, searches, and rounds; and reinforces positive communication. The technician must follow confidentiality and HIPAA requirements and the agency’s code of ethics. Houses of Hope is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment eligibility may be restricted for individuals who completed treatment at the facility within the past two years, to support professional boundaries and client safety.

Requirements

CPR/First Aid certification is required; training will be provided at no cost.
Proof of a valid driver’s license and insurance is required.
Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Help foster and maintain a welcoming, trauma-informed, and safe environment for individuals in service.
Complete intakes and provide initial orientation to the program and facility.
Administer drug and alcohol screenings and perform room and property searches.
Complete rounds to ensure compliance with program rules.
Facilitate and reinforce positive communication with individuals.
Process discharges and follow protocols if individuals relapse.
Abide by federal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
Adhere to the agency’s organizational code of ethics.