Behavioral Health Assistant

Northeast Treatment Center; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Center in Wilmington, DE, seeks compassionate individuals to assist clinical staff in ensuring the safety and welfare of consumers. The role involves daily tasks to support the program’s mission, maintaining building safety and providing general coverage.

Successful candidates will demonstrate empathy, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess two years of experience in addiction recovery or a related field.

Applicants must be team players with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Addiction Recovery or equivalent training.
• Experience in an administrative/clerical capacity required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with daily tasks ensuring consumer safety.
• Maintain building safety and security.
• Provide general coverage and support for the program's mission.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team player

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KIRKWOOD - Wilmington, DE 19808

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Summary of Position: Assists the clinical staff with the daily tasks to include ensuring the safety and welfare of all consumers, maintaining building safety and security, and providing general coverage and duties in support of the program's mission

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must demonstrate genuine empathy and concern for individuals as indicated in our corporate vision, mission, and values statements.
• Ability to read and write in order to perform agency required documentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ASAM, Medical model, Recovery model and 12-step model of treatment.
• Maintenance of a Driver’s License and approval by NET’s automotive insurance carrier.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, and first aid certifications.
• Adhere to applicable city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations, NET's policies, DDAP licensure, and CARF standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in Addiction Recovery, Human Services/Behavioral Healthcare field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively problem-solve.
• Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi‑task.
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate fashion in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an administrative/clerical capacity required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NET is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).