Behavioral Health Technician - OHL West Bank

Odyssey House Louisiana•Terrytown, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for its West Bank campus. This role involves providing direct supervision of clients in treatment, overseeing all daily activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The Behavioral Health Technician works closely with clinical, medical, and other staff to deliver comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services. This position requires 24/7 availability, with technicians working shifts to cover all hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
2 years of Behavioral Health Tech experience in Acute Psych and substance use disorder treatment
CPI de-escalation training knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Candidates in recovery must have 2 plus years of sobriety.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (social work, psychology, education)
3 plus years of Behavioral Health Tech experience in Acute Psych
Knowledge of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous principles

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe environment for clients.
Exercise therapeutic communication skills.
Take steps to de-escalate distressed clients.
Observe and document client behavior.
Assist with therapeutic and recreational activities.
Monitor clients’ physical well-being.
Provide input regarding client progress to the interdisciplinary team.
Oversee the activities of the facility when there are no licensed staff on duty.
Assess situations related to relapse and provide access to appropriate medical care when needed.
Function as a client advocate.
Monitor residents to ensure compliance with daily schedules and safety.
Receive and pass verbal and written feedback to clinical, medical, and other OHL staff regarding client activity and behaviors.
Monitor visits from children and family members and provide documentation.
Monitor and observe clients taking medications.
Complete all required documents in client charts.
Complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of the scheduled shift.
Assist with the planning and organization of therapeutic client activities.
Conduct urine screens and complete all required documentation.
Facilitate and supervise all client feedback meetings.
Facilitate and monitor client phone calls.
Facilitate and supervise any community or in-house 12 step meetings.
Complete client bed checks every 30 minutes or as requested and complete required documentation via emails during night runs.
Complete facility security rounds and ensure all doors and gates are locked and secured.
Submit shift reports to Program Manager throughout shift via email as requested.
Contact Program Manager in the event of a fire or evacuation.
Perform strip and property searches on all new clients and on clients returning from outside activities.
Assist with other program functions as requested, including transportation and monitoring of the front desk.
Assist with providing clients cigarettes as scheduled per shift.
Collect, wash and dry all client clothing and linen assigned on laundry day.
Perform other duties as required.