Overnight Behavioral Health Technician
About The Position
Sage Recovery Villa is a 15-bed, 35-day residential treatment center for adults, specializing in the treatment of mental health and substance use recovery. This luxury treatment center is located on 24-acres of countryside estate, just east of Austin, in Manor, TX. Overnight Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for around-the-clock supervision and care of clients, maintaining client adherence to treatment and focus on non-clinical treatment goals. They will monitor self-administration of medications and urinalysis collection as needed, document observation of client behavior, and maintain a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment that encourages and supports clients in their recovery. This is for the overnight shift here at the Villa.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office/Outlook preferred
- Working knowledge of substance use and mental health, including an understanding of 12-Step and 12-Step alternative programming
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20lbs at a time
- Must be able to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time
- Must be able to climb stairs
- Must be able to drive a passenger van
- Must be comfortable holding boundaries with clients
- High-school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid Texas driver's license and clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a recovery environment or field a bonus
- Experience in residential treatment environment, a plus
- Interest and/or knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health
Responsibilities
- Monitors and documents client behavior and activity during shift; observes for signs of injury, illness, emotional distress, or other conditions requiring medical attention; communicates client status to clinical team and incoming technicians
- Provides client orientation upon admission
- Supervises client adherence to programming schedule
- Conducts routine client and property screens as well as daily safety and compliance inspections
- Collects client UA samples
- Monitors client self-administration of medication; maintains medication records and inventory
- Leads daily house meeting to facilitate discussion and conflict resolution of the milieu
- Transports clients to and from recovery meetings and scheduled outings
- Document completion and scanning, insurance claim submission, and additional administrative tasks
- Light housekeeping
- Related tasks as assigned by Residential Services Manager
- Exhibits an open-mind approach to support client focus on recovery and utilization of coping skills
- Maintains a safe, healthy, clean and positive environment for clients and staff; exhibits model behavior for other technicians, demonstrating self-control and sound judgement at all times
- Applies crisis intervention techniques per company guidelines in stressful, volatile situations with or between clients
- Follows emergency protocol and procedures, initiating if necessary
- Maintains professional boundaries with staff/clients and upholds client confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
- Maintains punctuality, reliability, and shows consistency
- Upholds the mission, values, policies and spirit of Sage Recovery Villa
Benefits
- Eligibility for Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits (full-time only)
- Health Care Spending Account (full-time only)
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Two Professional Development and Training days provided each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
