Behavioral Health Technician - Weekends

WELLSTONE INC • Huntsville, AL

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician cares for clients at the River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility. The role helps clients manage detoxification, teaches basic living skills, and partners with the therapeutic team to ensure clients’ treatment care plans are followed. Technicians learn proper documentation techniques and state and federal standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, earn certifications through training, and can build a career in mental health. The position works Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Suite.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• CPR and SAMA certification, or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients admitted to the facility.
• Work with the Treatment Team to coordinate client activities, implement scheduled basic living skills training objectives, and document client progress in the Electronic Health Record.
• Complete and document 30-minute bed checks, staff notes, shift observations, and other reports accurately and promptly.
• Report client or staff incidents and injuries to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure clients comply with facility rules and help maintain a clean and safe environment, including housekeeping and assisting clients when necessary.
• Use appropriate safety practices, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
• Promote positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings, and keep trainings and certifications current.
• Arrive on time, remain on shift until relieved, and submit timesheets and leave requests correctly and promptly.
• Report facility or maintenance issues and assist with facility and equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Use verbal and, when necessary, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions.
• Lift clients when required, with assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED