Behavioral Health Technician (Overnight)

Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

At Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery, we are looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to assist patients from admission to discharge. This full-time role demands keen observation skills, the ability to support patients through their treatment, and a dedication to maintaining a safe environment. The position offers an extensive benefits package and is designed for candidates ready to make a difference in the lives of those in recovery.

Benefits

401(k)

Healthcare benefits

Vacation and sick days

Employee referral program

Employee discounts

Continuing education programs

Weekly training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid State Driver’s License if applicable.
• Minimum of 1 year sobriety if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports patients throughout their treatment experience.
• Conducts intake processes and monitors patient activity.
• Facilitates patient daily needs and ensures safety.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

De-escalation/restraint techniques

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Brookdale welcomes all applicants interested in working together with our compassionate team of experienced professionals to provide the highest quality of care to every one of our patients. Here at Brookdale, we believe in supporting our valued team members. This philosophy extends beyond our beautiful campus to include an extensive benefits package.

Compensation Range: $16-19 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization
  
  

Job Description

A Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission to discharge. BHT responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, and supporting patients as they navigate the treatment process. As the Tech team is available to the patient on a twenty-four-hour basis, careful patient monitoring and communication with the treatment team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as necessary.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Delivers indirect and selected direct patient care as directed by facility leadership.
• Conducts intake processes, searches of belongings and patients and completes BAC’s and drug screen observations as directed by facility leadership.
• Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues.
• Records rounds and ensures patient safety as specified.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Notifies and reports any health and safety issues, significant patient concerns and any out of the ordinary occurrences to facility leadership immediately.
• Completes all documentation requirements prior to the end of the shift.
• Performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.
• Monitors and oversees the self-administration of patient medication if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
  
  

This is a full-time position that will work Tuesday - Saturday & Sunday - Thursday from 11pm - 7am.

Shift differential not included.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at www.brookdalerecovery.com.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid and unrestricted required State Driver’s License if applicable
• Minimum of 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to document within an electronic system.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire and required recertification annually thereafter.
• De-escalation/restraint technique certification within 90 days of hire and recertification yearly thereafter.
• Medication training within 30 days of hire if applicable.
  
  

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.