Behavioral Health Technician FT Night

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading behavioral healthcare facility, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing support and care to patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Discounted meal benefits

Free Teladoc access

Matching HSA contributions

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation time

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's preferred with experience.
• Good driving record and CPR certification are essential.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor patients, ensuring a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team about patient behavior.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Patient observation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

Medication Technician Certification

Job description

Overview

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

FT Nights Available, $2.00 Night Differential

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.

The 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!

Pay Minimum

USD $15.00/Hr.

Pay Maximum

USD $20.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

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

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success 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 appointments outside our facility.

Schedule: 3/12-hour shifts

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

What we offer:

• Starting rate $15/hr, based on experience.
• $2.00 Night Shift Differential.
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package.
• Free Teladoc access and visits to employees and eligible dependents!
• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following the date of hire.
• Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your HSA.
• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
• Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000.

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.
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with adults.
• Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
• Agency Affiliation Counselor license as required by State (e.g. Washington).
• Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA) preferred or as per state requirement.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.