Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician - Client Support

Beyond Addiction; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Addiction is hiring a Clinical Assistant to provide emotional support to clients and ensure proper medication administration, reporting to the Primary Counselor. The role includes transporting clients to appointments and assisting with therapy participation.

The technician will supervise clients, enforce program rules, and help resolve conflicts while maintaining calm, empathetic interaction with diverse individuals in a non-hospital treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and prior work experience in drug and alcohol treatment.
• Must have job-specific training before start date and a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of treatment center rules and client care expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and encouragement to clients.
• Ensure clients take proper medications and report on behavior to the Primary Counselor.
• Provide transportation to appointments and meetings.
• Supervise all clients and ensure program rule compliance.
• Submit reports to unit manager or clinical director.
• Assist in resolving disputes among clients.
• Facilitate attendance at group and individual therapy sessions.
• Observe client behavior and report changes to supervisors.
• Identify signs of potential self-harm or harm to others and address accordingly.
• Engage clients in conversation and promote social interaction.
• Maintain calm and supportive attitudes in stressful situations.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stay as necessary

Rule knowledge (treatment center)

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Works with diverse individuals

Calm under pressure

Medication familiarity

Recognizing addiction symptoms

Crisis management

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Job-specific training prior to start date

Job description

Beyond Addiction is hiring a Clinical Assistant to provide emotional support to clients and ensure proper medication administration, reporting to the Primary Counselor. The role includes transporting clients to appointments and assisting with therapy participation.

The technician will supervise clients, enforce program rules, and help resolve conflicts while maintaining calm, empathetic interaction with diverse individuals in a non-hospital treatment setting.