Behavioral Health Technician

WELLSTONE • Huntsville, AL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician cares for clients at the River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility. The position helps clients manage detoxification, teaches basic living skills, and partners with the therapeutic team to ensure clients’ treatment care plans are followed. Technicians learn 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 schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent customer service experience.
• CPR and SAMA certification, or the 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 promptly in the Electronic Health Record.
• Complete and document 30-minute bed checks, shift observations, staff notes, and other reports accurately and on time.
• Report client or staff incidents and injuries to the appropriate supervisor promptly.
• Ensure clients follow facility rules and help maintain a clean and safe environment, including housekeeping and assisting clients as needed.
• Use safety practices, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back-safety techniques.
• Promote positive relationships with clients and their families, supervisors, and coworkers, and support a positive work environment.
• Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings, and keep trainings and certifications current.
• Arrive on time, remain on shift until relieved, and complete and submit timesheets and leave requests promptly.
• Report facility or maintenance issues and assist with upkeep of the facility and equipment.
• Use verbal and, when needed, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions.
• Assist with lifting clients when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• State Retirement participation through RSA, plus an optional 457(b) plan with a company match.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Accrual of up to 15 days of PTO per year, with unused PTO rolling over.
• Company-paid group life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College.

What This Job Offers

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