Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time

Claratel Behavioral Health•Decatur, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct services to adult men in a substance use treatment residential program at Fox Recovery Center. The position works under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and Clinical Director. Work may be on a second shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.) or third shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m.), on weekdays and weekends, on a call-in and as-needed basis. The technician observes clients and the treatment environment, supports implementation of treatment plans, conducts urine drug and breathalyzer screens, communicates safety or health concerns to a supervisor, provides basic nursing care and client training, observes medication self-administration, documents observations and care, and supports client safety and appointments. The role requires work on holidays, weekends, or evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Previous work experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
Valid Georgia driver’s license.
Provide a current three-year Motor Vehicle Report.
Pre-employment drug screening may be required.
Selected applicant will be subject to an FBI Criminal History Record Check.

Responsibilities

Observe clients day to day and assess the treatment environment to maintain a safe and effective milieu.
Use information from shift reports to support effective implementation of treatment plans.
Facilitate urine drug screens and breathalyzer screens for clients.
Model appropriate communication between staff and clients.
Mediate client conflicts and seek assistance from supervisors when needed.
Immediately communicate safety issues and changes in client health to a supervisor.
Provide basic nursing care and training for clients admitted to the program.
Observe clients’ self-administration of medication.
Document observations and care in clients’ medical records and unit logs, including bed checks, as indicated.
Conduct building walkthroughs to help ensure client safety.
Assist clients with medical or psychiatric appointments.
Transport clients to off-site programming or appointments as indicated or ordered.
Verify documents related to clients’ planned leave.
Work holidays, weekends, or evenings.