Behavioral Health Tech & Recovery Advocate — 2nd Shift

Summit BHC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a BH Tech/Recovery Advocate for the 2nd shift in Port Matilda, PA. You will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, monitor client behaviors, provide care, and respond in crises as needed.

Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting in records, facilitating educational groups, and assisting with transportation and discharge processes. CPR and de-escalation certification are required; prior experience with this population is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience working with the population preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and dual diagnosis is preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and ensures supervision at required intervals.
• Checks clients for contraband and manages belongings.
• Interacts with clients, observes behaviors, and communicates observations to supervisor.
• Promotes engagement in recreational activities and therapeutic groups.
• Facilitates groups on social skills, coping, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Documents in client records timely and accurately.
• Assists with transportation, discharge processes, and incident reporting.
• Provides briefing to oncoming shift and supports new clients as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Client observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is seeking a BH Tech/Recovery Advocate for the 2nd shift in Port Matilda, PA. You will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, monitor client behaviors, provide care, and respond in crises as needed.

Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting in records, facilitating educational groups, and assisting with transportation and discharge processes. CPR and de-escalation certification are required; prior experience with this population is