Behavioral Health Technician

Bradford Health Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts through local retailers

Access to on-site Gym/Weight Room

Company paid professional development and training

Job summary

Bradford Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to work in their substance abuse recovery program in Asheville, North Carolina. You will be part of an integrative treatment team, facilitating therapeutic activities and leading clients in outdoor adventures. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to work 7.5 days on followed by 6.5 days off. Employee benefits include medical insurance, training opportunities, and on-site gym access.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 7 ½ consecutive days on shift followed by 6 ½ days off.
• Experience in behavioral health or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrative treatment team implementing compassionate clinical care.
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions, process groups, mindfulness sessions and educational groups.
• Help clients navigate an interactive schedule which includes education, sports, meditation, yoga and adventure activities.
• Lead clients on overnight adventure activities (hiking, camping, canoeing).
• Provide a high level of physical and emotional safety to our clients.

Skills

Compassionate clinical care

Facilitating therapeutic interventions

Coping strategies and emotional regulation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you have a desire to work in a substance abuse recovery program that integrates wilderness and experiential therapy? Are you passionate about helping young adults through their recovery process as you develop your skills with a thriving company? Red Oak Recovery might be the perfect fit for you!

We provide an enriching program that helps young adults improve their lives. Behavioral Health Technicians teach a wide variety of coping strategies and emotional regulation skills to our clients, empower clients to take responsibility for their actions, promote and encourage clients to make healthy decisions and positively motivate clients by modeling healthy behavior.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an integrative treatment team implementing compassionate clinical care
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions, process groups, mindfulness sessions and educational groups
• Help clients navigate an interactive schedule which includes education, sports, meditation, yoga and adventure activities
• Lead clients on overnight adventure activities (hiking, camping, canoeing)
• Provide a high level of physical and emotional safety to our clients

Scheduling

• BHT work onsite 7.5 days on and 6.5 days off. They provide direct support for our clients throughout the day and into the evenings.
• Staff are provided with meals during their scheduled shifts as well as staff living quarters for the purpose of leisure time and sleeping arrangements
• BHT remain onsite during their scheduled 7.5-day shift

Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance with Telemedicine options available to full‑time employees after 30 days
• Vision & Dental insurance available to full‑time employees after 30 days
• Voluntary Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options
• Employee provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program provided to promote employee wellness and a variety of services
• PTO & SICK plan
• Company paid professional development and training
• Access to on‑site Gym/Weight Room while on breaks
• Employee discounts through local retailers

Education & Experience

• Must be willing to work 7 ½ consecutive days on shift followed by 6 ½ days off
• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)

Red Oak Recovery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.