Behavioral Health Technician Driver

Pyramid Healthcare; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician in Dallas, PA to monitor clients and assist with interventions in our inpatient rehab center. The role requires providing support for clients with substance use disorders and following treatment plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in healthcare. The position offers a competitive pay of $16/hour, career advancement options, and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospital or behavioral healthcare environment, patient care, and/or transportation is a plus.
• Active valid driver’s license required.
• CPR course required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients and assist with interventions.
• Follow treatment plans and ensure client schedules are adhered to.
• Transport clients to appointments and recreational activities.

Skills

Client monitoring

Intervention assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Job Summary

Our Dallas inpatient rehab center provides detox and residential programming for adult men and women living in or near Luzerne County. For clients with serious substance use disorders, detox may be an important first step in treatment. Our program ensures clients can safely withdraw from alcohol and other substances in a comfortable, non-hospital setting. Nurses provide medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to monitor clients, assist with interventions, follow treatment plans, and drive the clients to appointments.

Address

100 Upper Demunds Rd, Dallas, PA 18612

Shift

2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm. Sunday - Thursday - Days Off: Friday and Saturday. Tuesday - Saturday - Days Off: Sunday and Monday.

Pay

$16/hour before shift differentials

Shift Differential Information

7:00am - 3:00pm - Saturday and Sunday ($1.00 extra for shift differential). 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Monday - Friday ($1.00 extra for shift differential) Saturday and Sunday ($1.50 extra for shift differential). 11:00pm - 3:00pm - Monday - Friday ($1.50 extra for shift differential) Saturday and Sunday ($1.50 extra for shift differential).

Career Advancement Opportunities

We offer career advancement opportunities! Such as: Behavioral Health Technician Leads, Behavioral Health Technician Supervisors, Transportation Supervisors, Case Coordinators, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, Administrative Assistants, Counselor Assistants, and many other jobs depending on additional education and experience. We also have positions available at different locations and in different states.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior experience in hospital or behavioral healthcare environment, patient care, and/or transportation is a plus.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

• Active valid driver’s license CPR course required within 30 days of hire
• Completion of various safety trainings upon hire

Essential Functions

• Assist with intake process with new clients into program.
• Communicates with staff either verbally or in written communication logs, responsible for detail client logs.
• Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment, maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
• Coordinates activities including lectures, recreation, and meetings.
• Mandatory bed checks conducted as required per department, complete bed-check sheet for shift reporting.
• Ensures client schedule is being followed daily.
• Follows objectives of treatment plans.
• Monitor medication line.
• Transports clients to meetings and recreation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Possible exposure to patient elements Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions and pressure to multiple calls and inquiries
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Personal protective equipment (masks) required when transporting patients

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.