Behavioral Health Technician

Praesum Healthcare; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD insurance

401k with company match up to 5%

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Recovery Centers in Millbury, MA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support daily counseling, coordinate patient intakes, and assist clinical staff. The role focuses on safe patient care, data entry, and facilitating group activities.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge of addiction and mental health is a plus, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. The position offers full-time day shifts, weekend rotation, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of addiction and mental health is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Completion of intakes on new patient admissions, orientation procedures and schedules.
• Document attendance for all groups.
• Recording inventory log of patient’s personal belongings and valuables.
• Interact appropriately with patients and staff, using deescalating skills when necessary.

Skills

Deescalation skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Evolve Recovery Centers

Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician

A first in class residential treatment center focused on mending the mind, body and spirit of those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders related to substance use. Each client will attend daily counseling, both individually or in a group setting to help aid in the lifestyle changes needed to achieve long term abstinence and recovery from addictive behaviors.

Additional emphasis is placed on Evolve's family component to aid in the support and long-term success of each individual. We believe a client’s recovery requires an all-out assault on addiction from various angles; we also strongly encourage the importance of discovering how to have healthy fun again, discover new activities to enjoy and help clients understand the value of nutrition and physical fitness in achieving not only recovery from addiction but their life's goals and ambitions.

Behavioral Health Technician Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral member of the team with extensive patient contact. They provide communication between the patients, medical staff and clinicians. Excellent patient care includes preparation of charts for case management, assisting the medical staff with vitals and ensuring patient needs are met in a timely and proficient manner.

Behavioral Health Technician Duties/Responsibilities

• Completion of intakes on new patient admissions, orientation procedures and schedules
• Document attendance for all groups
• Recording inventory log of patient’s personal belongings and valuables
• Interact appropriately with patients and staff, using deescalating skills when necessary

Behavioral Health Technician Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of addiction and mental health a plus
• Experience with Microsoft office products

Behavioral Health Technician Schedule

• Full Time - Day Shift
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
• Must be open to one weekend shift per week OR rotating weekends

Behavioral Health Technician Compensation

• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location
• Night and weekend differential when applicable

Full Time Employees May Be Eligible for the Following

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with company match up to 5%
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

*** This job does NOT sponsor visa's and we are unable to consider out of country applicants ***