Mental Health Technician, New Choice Addiction Recovery

Universal Health Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Champaign seeks a dedicated team member for their addiction recovery program. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships with patients, implementing care interventions, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of substance abuse and experience in group facilitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in chemical dependency or group facilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes therapeutic relationships and provides care aligned with hospital policies.
• Documents interventions thoroughly using care plan goals.
• Conducts and documents patient observations every 30 minutes.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationships

Clinical Judgment

Substance Abuse Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

The New Choice Center for Addiction Recovery offers a 28-day, intensive, individualized hospital program for addiction treatment and detoxification. Medical detoxification is supervised by our professional staff to help manage the acute physical symptoms of substance withdrawal in a secure environment.

Participants will engage in individual and family sessions with case management, alongside direct consultations with our medical team of addiction specialists. Medical detoxification is supervised by our professional staff to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Job Summary

Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team, assisting in managing the unit under the leadership of the Program Coordinator and Director of Social Services. Implements programming for individuals and groups, and shares responsibility for understanding verbal and non-verbal communication among staff and patients. Acts as a role model, including therapeutic use of authority, confrontation, limit setting, and emotional support. Responsible for all documentation related to the New Choice program.

Essential Functions

• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and provides care aligned with hospital policies and the department’s objectives.
• Implements interventions suitable to the developmental needs of patients, demonstrating sound clinical judgment.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Documents interventions thoroughly, using goals from the care plan and treatment plan revisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of substance abuse, mental health commitments, and their impact on treatment.
• Understands the 12-Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Conducts and documents patient observations every 30 minutes, as required by shifts.
• Provides counseling to patients/residents as needed per their treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one year in chemical dependency, education, or group facilitation preferred.