Behavioral Health Tech

Recovery Unplugged; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Recovery Unplugged in Falls Church, VA, is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to support individuals in recovery. Responsibilities include establishing rapport with clients, overseeing intake and discharge processes, performing drug tests, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others. Full-time staff benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting individuals in recovery.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of 4 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and open communication with clients.
• Ensure clients follow house rules and maintain a safe environment.
• Oversee client intake process, including drug tests and paperwork.
• Handle discharge procedures for clients.
• Perform drug testing on incoming and current clients.
• Monitor client safety with periodic checks throughout the day.
• Transport clients to and from groups and meetings.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the property.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to build trust with clients

Proactive in ensuring client safety

Knowledge of the 12-Step model

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Description

Position: Behavioral Health Technician

Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Facility Type: Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Program Type: Substance abuse treatment (PHP, IOP)
Specialty: Blending evidence-based treatment with music to enhance client outcomes

Shifts:

2nd Shift 330pm-1130pm

About

Recovery Unplugged is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians for our Falls Church, VA location.

Recovery Unplugged is a licensed drug and alcohol treatment center with multiple locations throughout the country. We provide long term substance abuse treatment for clients coming from all over the U.S. starting with detox to residential care, PHP and IOP program. We have a cutting-edge approach which blends evidence-based treatment with music to enhance client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and open communication with clients dealing with behavioral or emotional issues.
• Ensure that clients are following house rules and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Oversee client intake process, including conducting drug tests, searching belongings, and completing intake forms in KIPU.
• Handle client discharge procedures, including returning personal items and ensuring the client signs discharge paperwork.
• Perform drug testing (waived and random UA’s) on incoming and current clients.
• Monitor client safety with periodic checks (Q15 and Q30) throughout the day.
• Transport clients to and from groups, meetings, and outings.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the property.

Benefits: Full Time employees only

401(K)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Ideal Candidate

• Someone passionate about supporting individuals in recovery.
• A person with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust with clients, and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone who is proactive in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and progress of clients.
• Experience working in behavioral health or addiction treatment is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Recovery Unplugged values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of 4 years driving experience
• Flexibility in schedule
• Knowledge of the 12-Step model and the disease model of addiction
• Preferred experience with KIPU EMR (Electronic Medical Records)