Behavioral Health Technician
About The Position
Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Stockbridge, 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 South Atlanta (RVSA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVSA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located, just 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, RVSA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing. Discover more about RVA at https://www.recoveryatlanta.com/south-atlanta-facility The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care and support to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. BHTs promote safety, recovery, and engagement by monitoring patient well-being, facilitating daily routines, and assisting the clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. 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.
- Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly 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.
Benefits
- We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.
- BENEFITS: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Competitive Starting Pay plus night shift differential
- Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
- Retirement: 401K + match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
- Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
- Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
- And much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
