Women's Behavioral Healthcare Tech ( Overnight ) : Full-Time

Valley Hope•Littleton, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope's New Directions for Families is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Healthcare Technician (BHT) to join their team in Littleton, CO. This role is crucial in supporting Valley Hope's mission to restore lives affected by addiction and foster lifelong recovery. The New Directions for Families center is a specialized facility focused on providing drug and alcohol addiction treatment for women with children (ages 0-12) and pregnant women, offering a safe environment for mothers to receive family-focused treatment without separation from their children. The organization emphasizes a mission-driven approach, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment.

Requirements

One (1) plus years of work experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification within 3 months of hire.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Conducts admission assessments for potential patients.
Gathers patient history as directed by supervising clinical staff.
Identifies patient risk factors such as suicide and violence.
Meets with patients in individual and group sessions as designated by onsite supervisor.
Monitors the residential milieu for safety and interacts with patients and children as appropriate.
May participate in safe medication monitoring procedures.
Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
Facilitates patient rehabilitation group sessions and educational workshops on recovery topics.
Identifies needed recovery resources (housing, childcare, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups, medical care) and assists patients in accessing them.
Provides education on substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
Works with external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely.
Completes all clinical documentation, including discharge materials, accurately and timely.
Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction.
Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients' treatment and status.
Performs administrative tasks including answering phone calls, managing deposits, accounts payable, obtaining medical records, filing, faxing, and scanning.
Logs all supervision as per state requirements.
Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures, as well as those of regulating bodies, to ensure quality patient care.
Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures, substance abuse treatment, and trauma-informed care.
Completes any required continuing education credits.
Maintains current state license/certification.
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner, treating them with respect and consideration.