Behavioral Health Technician - Day Shift & Weekend Rotation

Northstar Behavioral Health MN; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is seeking team members for a 7a-3p shift, every other weekend, holiday rotation. We specialize in treating opioid and stimulant use disorders in a compassionate, multi-faceted program.

Join a mission-driven team that emphasizes growth, community involvement, and collaborative care. Work to support clients in a residential setting and help transform lives each day.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or attain within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Administer client medications and document accordingly.
• Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop-offs, etc.
• Ensure all passengers in the vehicle are compliant, safe, and non-volatile.
• Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
• Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
• Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality.
• Assist counselors with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
• Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
• Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
• Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
• Documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
• Objectively document client related topics in client files and communication logs.
• Be diplomatic and exhibiting sensitivity toward other staff and client’s feelings, needs, values, and opinions.
• Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed.
• Adhere to attendance and absence policies.
• Punctual in reporting for work and shift change reports.
• Participate in rotational and/or off-shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
• Able to work additional hours/off-shift as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Diplomatic

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is seeking team members for a 7a-3p shift, every other weekend, holiday rotation. We specialize in treating opioid and stimulant use disorders in a compassionate, multi-faceted program.

Join a mission-driven team that emphasizes growth, community involvement, and collaborative care. Work to support clients in a residential setting and help transform lives each day.