Behavioral Health Technician

Eating Disorders Treatment Center, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Eating Disorders Treatment Center, LLC is seeking an entry-level, non-exempt team member to support its Therapy Department. You will assist clinical staff with documenting session activities and monitoring patient behavior during programs and breaks.

You will help supervise clients during group therapy and nutrition-focused activities, and assist with biometric assessments as needed. Collaboration with staff and patients is essential to deliver comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Educational background in a social science with emphasis in Health Care Administration, Clinical Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience in health care office administration is desirable.
• Commitment to HIPAA requirements and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clinical staff during group therapy program sessions.
• Assist in preparing program materials and drafting clinical session notes.
• Document observations of group dynamics and patient activities with detailed notes.
• Deliver group counseling presentations or complete assigned counseling projects under supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Evenings availability

Education

Health care-related social science degree

Job description

Overview

This entry-level, non-exempt position operates within the Company's Therapy Department, requiring close collaboration with EDTC Employees, Management, and Patients to support the Company's mission of delivering comprehensive clinical and nutritional counseling services. The role involves assisting clinical staff with documenting session activities, patient actions, and therapeutic protocols and monitoring patient activities during program sessions and breaks. The role also involves supervising clients during group therapy and nutrition-focused activities and assisting with biometric assessments as needed.

Position Description:

• Provide support to clinical staff as directed during group therapy program sessions.
• Assist the Clinical Director or Senior Staff Clinicians with preparing program materials and drafting clinical session notes.
• Engage in higher-level care group therapy activities by documenting observations of group dynamics, individual patient activities, and statements through detailed session notes.
• Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, deliver group counseling presentations to clients or complete assigned projects focused on counseling individuals with eating disorders.

Position Requirements:

• Educational background in a social science with emphasis in one of the following areas of study:
  • Health Care Administration.
  • Clinical Counseling,
  • Psychology,
  • Social Work, or related field.
• Experience in Health Care Office Administration desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a specific interest in working with those suffering from and eating disorder or related diagnosis.
• Commitment to learn and understand HIPAA Requirements and Company’s Implementation of such.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to work as a part of team to achieve company objectives.
• Available to work some weeknights until 7:30 pm.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off