Residential Technician

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Bedford, VA

24d • $29,250 - $41,316 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Technician works as part of a clinical team in a recovery-oriented treatment setting, supporting individuals working toward recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health symptoms. The role monitors an adult residential environment through supervision, therapeutic activities, accurate documentation, and crisis management. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week in Bedford, Virginia. Work hours vary and include day, evening, and night shifts, as well as some weekends and holidays. Compensation depends on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No professional experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.
• Ability to represent the organization in public and private settings using independent discretion.
• Ability to work productively and accomplish program and individual goals with minimal supervision.
• Ability to record data accurately and meet communicated deadlines.
• Ability to locate and interpret facts and make decisions based on established procedures and protocols.
• Ability to respond positively and professionally to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to identify triggers and effectively de-escalate crisis situations.
• Ability to work within appropriate personal and clinical boundaries.
• Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to drive and possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical techniques.
• Knowledge of substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring conditions.
• Knowledge of Horizon’s quality care standards and their relationship to the organization’s mission and values.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and program documentation standards.
• Knowledge of detoxification and crisis stabilization techniques and potential side effects.
• Computer skills, including use of an electronic health record, electronic timesheet, and other Horizon software and systems.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with standard precautions and safety expectations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience with the assigned client population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals in an adult residential treatment environment.
• Provide support to individuals working toward recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health symptoms.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities.
• Complete accurate documentation within established expectations and deadlines.
• Monitor the residential environment and provide crisis management, including identifying triggers and de-escalating situations.
• Apply established procedures and protocols when interpreting information and making decisions.
• Maintain appropriate personal and clinical boundaries.
• Drive to Horizon worksites and other locations as needed, transport clients, and provide services at other locations.
• Attend trainings and Horizon meetings at various Horizon sites as required.
• Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical techniques.
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with standard precautions and safety expectations.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Life, health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous annual leave policy, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Clinical sites approved for NHSC/HRSA clinical student loan repayment.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

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