Residential Technician - Women's Recovery Residence

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Bedford, VA

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About The Position

The Residential Technician functions as part of the clinical team in a recovery-oriented treatment setting. Staff provide the necessary supports to individuals who are working toward recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health symptoms. The Residential Technician monitors an adult residential environment by providing supervision to individuals, therapeutic activities, accurate documentation, and crisis management.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• No professional experience required – an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is required.
• Ability to use independent discretion for the purpose of representing the organization in public and private settings.
• Ability to work productively and accomplish program and individual goals with minimal supervision.
• Ability to record data accurately within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
• Ability to locate and interpret facts and make decisions based on established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to identify triggers and effectively de-escalate crisis situations.
• Ability to work in and maintain appropriate personal and clinical boundaries.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite, transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training: includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
• Knowledge of substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring conditions.
• Knowledge of Horizon’s quality care standards to ensure service delivery supports Horizon’s mission and values.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and documentation standards as required by the program.
• Knowledge of detoxification and crisis stabilization techniques, and potential side effects.
• Skill to operate a computer; utilize an electronic health record, electronic timesheet, and other software/systems used by Horizon.
• Skill to utilize personal protective equipment in a manner that is compliant with standard precautions and safety expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer one year of relevant experience with the assigned client population.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to individuals
• Provide therapeutic activities
• Provide accurate documentation
• Provide crisis management

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays.
• Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year.
• Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees