Behavioral Health Technician

Southeast Addiction Facilities Master; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Addiction Facilities Master in Rome, GA seeks a Behavioral Health Technician. This role involves observing patients, maintaining safety, and leading client activities. Applicants must have a high school diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health. The position is part-time during the day on weekends.

Key qualifications include a valid driver's license, CPR certification, and knowledge of 12-Step Programs. A passion for helping others and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in the treatment industry.
• Driver's License required with a good driving record.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe patient activity and maintain a visible presence.
• Transport clients to appointments and ensure a therapeutic environment.
• Conduct new admission intake paperwork and orientate new clients.

Skills

Knowledge of 12-Step Programs

Ability to multitask

Work as a team member

Knowledge of Patient Confidentiality Laws

Education

High school or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) acts as a representative of treatment staff and observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the clients at the treatment center, community housing, and at outside activities. The BHT will also circulate throughout the treatment center and community housing facility, and alert to fire and safety hazards. The BHT is responsible for driving the company vehicle to ensure clients arrive safely and on time each day for scheduled activities.

Southeast Detox and NRG Mgmt is looking for motivated individuals who have a passion for helping others and are looking to grow within the agency.

Experience in the substance abuse treatment field is preferred.

Specific Areas of Responsibility/Duties:

• Developing and following a daily structure for clients.
• Transporting clients to and from appointments and meetings, when necessary.
• Utilizing the company van for transportation of clients.
• Instructing and confirming the company's rules and regulations to new admissions.
• Performing new admission intake paperwork.
• Orientating new clients to the facility and the residential facility.
• Evaluating quality of program on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitating communication with ancillary services.
• Attending clinical and administrative meetings to integrate inter‑departmental sharing of information.
• Building positive relationships with staff, physicians and clients.
• Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Following Infection Control Guidelines at all times.
• Completing and forwarding copy of Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately to the Supervisor.
• Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
• Observing self‑administration medication to clients.
• Providing a daily report on the hourly rounds made that shift, to the supervisor.
• Facilitating client's rules and responsibilities and reporting noncompliance to supervisor.
• Assisting in other daily duties requested by supervisor.

Schedule:

• Part-Time
• Day Shift
• Saturday & Sunday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION:

Some college preferred or meets experience requirements.

2. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 1 year experience in treatment industry preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Maintains state Driver’s License and has a good driving record verifiable through Department of Motor Vehicle, preferred.

Current CPR certification and First Aid and or trained on within 90 days of hire.

4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING

REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

Knowledge of 12-Step Programs (addiction and recovery) preferred and/ or trained at hire on substance abuse treatment methods.

Knowledge of twelve step program.

Patient Confidentiality Laws

Ability to multitask.

Work as a team member.

Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.

Knowledge of Workplace Violence

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY: