Behavioral Health Tech; SUD Residential CDCA

ZEP; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zepf Center in Toledo, OH seeks a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) to provide community support and coordinate services for people experiencing mental illness, ensuring their needs are addressed. The BHT works under licensed counselors to engage individuals, facilitate groups, manage cases, and support recovery in an inpatient setting.

This role involves shifting three 12-hour days (7:00am–7:00pm) with rotating weekends, and requires strong communication, documentation, and crisis-response skills to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have CDCA certification.
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Preferred: experience in behavioral health.
• Preferred: knowledge of substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in adjusting to the treatment environment, ensuring a safe and therapeutic living environment.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to individuals going through the recovery process.
• Help clients with daily living activities, such as hygiene and self-administration of medication, and routine development.
• Facilitation and co-facilitation of group therapy sessions and case management while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Observe and document client behaviors and reactions during sessions and share observations with the team.
• Complete required paperwork, such as assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans, in a timely and organized manner.
• Respond to crisis situations utilizing CPI, CPR, First Aid, and assist clients in emotional distress.
• Educate clients on recovery principles, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Provide information on available resources within the facility and community to support ongoing recovery.

Education

CDCA certification (OCDPB)

Job description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

General Summary

We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) to provide a wide range of community support and coordination of services to people experiencing mental illness and to ensure their needs are addressed. The BHT plays a vital role in supporting the comprehensive care and treatment of individuals struggling with substance use disorders in an inpatient treatment facility. Working under the supervision of licensed counselors, the assistant is responsible for engaging with individuals, group facilitation, case management and other important functions of client care towards their recovery. This position will have set hours but may include rotation of weekends and holidays.

Schedule: Three 12 hours shifts; 7:00am - 7:00pm with rotating weekends

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist clients in adjusting to the treatment environment, ensuring a safe a therapeutic living environment.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement to individuals going through the recovery process.
• Help clients with daily living activities, such as: hygiene, assistance with self-administration of medication, developing routine and recreation.
• Facilitation and co-facilitation of group therapy sessions, case management, individuals, etc. while providing support and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Observe and document client behaviors and reactions during sessions, sharing observations with the team.
• Complete required paperwork, such as comprehensive assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans, in a timely and organized manner.
• Be prepared to respond to crisis situations utilizing CPI, CPR, First Aid and help clients in emotional distress.
• Educate clients on the principles of recovery, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Provide information on available resources, both within the facility and in the community, to help with ongoing recovery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency mission, vision, goals, and philosophy as well as the policies and procedures.
• Participates on sanctuary process teams and/or supports sanctuary initiatives.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, and move equipment or materials as required.
• Ability to assist individuals with daily living activities as needed.

Position Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDPB)

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field
• History of working within behavioral health
• Strong knowledge of substance uses disorders

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO