BHUC Behavioral Technician- BHUC

Daymark Recovery Services; Richmond Center (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Spending Account

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistant Program

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Extensive Internal Training Program

Job summary

Daymark Recovery Services is seeking individuals in Richmond Center, NC to provide support and care to consumers with mental health and substance use issues. You will be responsible for documenting symptoms, participating in reports, and ensuring a supportive environment.

This role offers varying pay scales based on experience and education. Applicants can expect a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least five years of life experience with serious mental illness or substance addiction.
• Peer Support Certification required for Peer Support.
• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field required for Qualified Professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and monitoring for consumers.
• Document reported or observed symptoms.
• Participate in shift reports.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Complete other assigned duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Decision making in emergencies

Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse

Education

High school diploma or GED

Peer Support Certification

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Richmond Center - Rockingham, NC 28379

Company Mission/ statement: Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale: Pay is based off education, experience, and certification level. Levels are; Peer Support/Para Professional: $16-$17/hr.
AP:$17-$20/hr.
QP:$23.07/hr.- $24.04/hr.

Available Shifts: 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am.

Summary:

Responsible for providing support and care to meet the physical and psychological needs of consumers through providing direct and indirect care. BHUC is a 24-hour behavioral health urgent care service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision and monitoring of each consumer. Assist with and model appropriate daily living skills.
• Document any reported or observed symptoms of consumers and report to the team.
• Participate in Shift Report
• Provide transportation
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Special Attributes:

Strong interpersonal skills and belief in consumer’s ability to recover. Minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families. Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. A desire to work with individuals with severe mental illness and substance abuse issues.

Education and/or Experience:

Tech I:

Para Professional services are delivered by staff who have the life experience of being diagnosed with a serious mental illness or substance addiction problem, and are currently in recovery, stable, and living without relapses. The Paraprofessional has a high school diploma, or GED and at least five years of life experience with a serious mental illness or substance addiction.
Peer Support - Requires Peer Support Certification.
AP - requires high school diploma and at least one year of appropriate experience. Or Bachelor’s degree in the field with no experience.

Tech II:

QP- requires bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling or another Human Services field. Qualified Professional (QP) required.