Behavioral Health Technician

Inner Haven Wellness • Brookfield, WI

11d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Tech is an integral multidisciplinary team player at Inner Haven Wellness. Techs are involved in multiple areas of a client’s daily experience in treatment, as seen below in specific duties. This position supports adolescent clients and their families in our adolescent IOP program.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Interest in learning about behavioral health treatment for mood, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in eating disorders or behavioral health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting clients while in program including during meals and while in the milieu.
• Serve as mentor, model and recovery coach to clients.
• Complete required documentation on client’s participation in meals and groups as needed.
• Maintain positive & supportive attitude even during potentially challenging interactions with clients or families.
• Attend required training on eating disorders provided by the program to maintain high quality care.
• Help clients build relationships with other clients in the milieu and socialize appropriately.
• Partner with the treatment team to carry out assigned tasks related to client’s treatment plan.
• Help clients de-escalate and ground themselves as needed, alert clinical team members
• Model mindful eating with flexibility in regards to food choices.
• Eating adequately and at an appropriate pace with clients.
• Keeping meal conversations engaging and light, offering support as needed.
• Providing feedback to clients as needed regarding meal/snack options and portions.
• Assisting them to make sure their nutritional needs are met.
• Monitoring safety or bathrooms as needed.
• Greet visitors, conduct admissions or provide tours of the program as needed.
• Help to set up, food prep and clean up meals and snacks.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly milieu.
• Assistant in maintaining a positive and recovery-oriented environment for staff and clients.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level