Holistic Recovery Support Technician (PRN)

Bradford Health Services; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Expanded coverage

Mental health support

Voluntary coverages

Student loan repayment

Retirement benefits

Generous PTO

Voluntary benefits for part-time

Job summary

Bradford Health Services in Alabama is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician to join our care team. You will interact with patients, assist with orientation, monitor activities, and help enforce program schedules while adhering to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include escorting patients, supporting meetings, ensuring safety, transporting patients to appointments, and documenting shift activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery
• Maintain records and have good communication skills
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three (3) hours per eight (8) hour shift
• Must be able to administer CPR and be certified
• Must be able to see and hear constantly
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
• Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one (1) hour
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence

Responsibilities

• Assist in luggage and body searches
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery meetings
• Must be aware of patient locations, at all times, circulating around the facility on a regular basis and document hourly checks
• Assure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment
• Supervise and sometime facilitate patient activities as directed
• Assure the patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening
• Oversee med line to prevent diversion and to de-escalate situations as they arise
• Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when unable to physically walk
• Assist the counselor as assigned and engage in appropriate documentation
• Responsible for the adherence to all applicable policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in overcoming their denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals
• Demonstrated the ability to manage communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports
• Attend staff training and programs as directed
• Assist nurses as directed by supervisor
• Drive patients to and from appointments, to include patient outings, as directed
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items; including nicotine products as directed
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
• Regular attendance

Skills

Effective communication

Record-keeping

Observation skills

Driving

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred

Job description

Bradford Health Services in Alabama is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician to join our care team. You will interact with patients, assist with orientation, monitor activities, and help enforce program schedules while adhering to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include escorting patients, supporting meetings, ensuring safety, transporting patients to appointments, and documenting shift activities.