Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) ensures the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment, interacting in a warm compassionate manner and promoting person served achievement of treatment plan goals and objectives.

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Hiring for the Following Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7am – 3pm
• 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm or 4pm – 12am
• 3rd shift: 11pm – 7am

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of experience working with addictions/mental health
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Qualifications Preferred:

• 2 years’ experience working in addictions/mental health residential facility
• Working toward Behavioral Health Tech Certification or Certified Associate Addiction

Essential Duties:

• Oversee persons served taking medication
• Responsible for monitoring all activity of person’s served throughout the facility
• Report concerns to clinical staff
• Utilize appropriate behavior modification techniques to teach desirable behavior
• Conduct security and safety checks
• Conduct urinary analysis when necessary
• Document activities and behavior patterns

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to work with a diverse population of people served and staff
• Must be an independent thinker

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed
to move objects.

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