Behavioral Health Technician FT Days

The Recovery Village; Raytown (MO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: Starting rate $17/hr

Paid Time Off

Retirement: 401K + match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemed

HSA match up to $1500

Employee Referral Bonus up to $4,000

Discounted meal benefits

Job summary

The Recovery Village in Raytown, MO is actively seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to support patients in treatment and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. You will observe, report, and assist with daily activities while upholding program rules and professional boundaries.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an associate degree with one year of BHT experience is preferred, or two years of related patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associate's degree and minimum one year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Responsibilities

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Two years experience in BHT

Job description

Now Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians at our Raytown, MO Facility!

FT Days Available

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

Recovery Village Kansas City (KCR) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders. We offer a holistic treatment approach to addiction and treatment for co-occurring conditions. The Recovery Village Kansas City is a physician-led center, and our Recovery Advocates can help you reclaim your life. Our 80-bed treatment center in Kansas City is dedicated to providing all levels of care, including medical detox, residential treatment and outpatient programs. Our facility is located in tranquil, convenient Raytown, Missouri and is about 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport.

Take the first step towards making a difference & saving lives!

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties:

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Good driving record required to take patients to other medical appointment outside our facility.

Schedule: 3 / 12-hour shifts

Urgently Hiring: FT Days (7a-7p)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associate's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two (2) years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services in roles with emphasis involving direct customer or client service experience, strongly preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Pay: Starting rate $17/hr, based on experience.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life &Telemedicine MDLive.
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
• Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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