Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift

Wellstone; Cedar Hill (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health premiums

RSA retirement plan with 457b option

Nine paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days per year

Life/AD&D insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts

Tuition discounts with Athens State, 2

Wallace State Community College

Job summary

Wellstone is seeking a Behavioral Tech in Alabama to care for residents in a group home setting. You will work Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, supporting living, social, and financial skills under the therapeutic team.

You’ll document progress in the EHR and assist with meals, safety, and daily routines. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a clean driving record, and relevant certifications (CPR, CPI, SAMA, MAC1) or ability to obtain them, plus strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills and familiarity with basic software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Clean driving record (3-year MVR) required and valid driver’s license.
• CPR, SAMA, MAC1 certifications or ability to obtain them.
• CPI training or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision in the group home in the absence of the House Supervisor.
• Deliver consistent instruction, encouragement, and reinforcement for residents.
• Document residents' progress in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate activities and assist with nutritious meal preparation.
• Complete staff notes, incident reports, and shift observations promptly.
• Promote safety and housekeeping, assist with emergencies and drills.
• Administer medications and maintain related documentation.
• Attend required trainings and complete time sheets and leave requests on time.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

SAMA certification

MAC1 certification

CPI training

Job description

Job Description: As a Behavioral Tech, employees care for clients in a group home setting working with individuals on living skills, social and financial skills. They follow treatment directions while providing key support to our therapeutic team. Our BHTs will learn proper documentation techniques and other state/federal standards followed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). This position will be working Monday - Friday, 4:00PM - 12:00AM.What you'll be doing:In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority of the direct care of the residents in the facility.Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the residents of the home.Regularly implement basic living skills training objectives and document residents' progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record.Help coordinate resident activities in the home and community.Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner.Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals in accordance with the posted menus and complete meal preparations if residents cannot.May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs.Ensure residents comply with home rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary.Demonstrate good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.Promote a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, residents, and their families and/or co-workersAdminister medication and document accordingly.Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and training as required and remains current on all training and certifications.Work as scheduled, correctly complete and submit time sheets, and leave requests in a timely manner.Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion, and assist in maintaining the facility, equipment and vehicles.Complete other duties as assignedThis job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.What we're looking for:High School Diploma or GEDFamiliar with computersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent 3-year MVR (must have valid driver’s license)Certified in CPR, SAMA, MAC1 (or ability to obtain)Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)BenefitsWhat we offer:Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiumsState Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company matchNine (9) paid holidays throughout the yearAbility to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term DisabilityLicensure reimbursementTuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community CollegeWe are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.