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Behavioral Health Technician

WisHope Recovery•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

WisHope Recovery Center seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to supervise and coordinate the recovery facility and support clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role includes overseeing daily facility operations, coordinating tasks, conducting inspections related to chores and daily living, searching clients’ personal property, and transporting clients to clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, support groups, and other destinations as needed. The technician supports clients’ daily living skills, recovery activities, safety, and adjustment to the facility. The role includes preparing rooms for new residents, maintaining supplies and common areas, monitoring facility rules and equipment, coordinating meetings and groups, encouraging use of community-based recovery resources, and supervising medication. The position requires culturally sensitive communication and ongoing observation and reporting of unusual behavior or potential conflicts.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the recovery facility and coordinate daily facility tasks.
  • Conduct inspections related to chore assignments and daily living.
  • Conduct searches of clients’ personal property.
  • Provide transportation to and from clinics, appointments, grocery shopping, support groups, and other destinations as needed.
  • Provide care for clients presenting with substance use disorder as the primary condition and mental health needs as secondary.
  • Engage residents in edifying and stimulating conversations and activities.
  • Observe and report unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents.
  • Assist clients with completing and improving daily living skills.
  • Prepare bedrooms for new residents and monitor rooms for cleanliness and needed items, including linens, hygiene products, and clean clothes.
  • Ensure residents respect and maintain common areas, especially the kitchen and living room, and follow facility rules, including curfew and lights-out hours.
  • Monitor proper use and functioning of appliances and other equipment.
  • Observe unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for clients or neighbors.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies, including cleaning supplies, furniture, and keys.
  • Coordinate and hold facility meetings, community meetings, and weekend wrap-up or life skills groups.
  • Welcome and introduce new clients to existing residents.
  • Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner.
  • Educate and encourage clients to use community-based recovery tools and programs, facilitate applicable workbooks, and provide ongoing support and engagement.
  • Supervise medication.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off

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