Night/Weekend Behavioral Health Tech — Growth & Certs

Wellstone; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Wellstone's River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support detoxification, teach basic living skills, and collaborate with the therapeutic team to ensure care plans are followed.

You will learn proper documentation, complete shift duties including bed checks, incident reporting, and upkeep tasks, while adhering to state standards and pursuing relevant certifications to advance in mental health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with computers and Microsoft Suite.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Exceptional customer service experience.
• Certified in CPR and SAMA (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients admitted to River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility.
• Assist with coordination of client activities and document progress in the Electronic Health Record.
• Perform 30-minute bed checks with notes, shift observations, and reports.
• Report client or staff incidents to the supervisor promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and assist with housekeeping as needed.
• Demonstrate safety skills including fire drills and emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and stay current on trainings/certifications.
• Report to work on time and submit timesheets and leave requests promptly.
• Report facility or maintenance issues and assist in upkeep of facility/equipment.
• Perform de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions as required.
• May be required to lift clients with assistance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Crisis intervention awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wellstone's River Crossing Withdrawal Management facility seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support detoxification, teach basic living skills, and collaborate with the therapeutic team to ensure care plans are followed.

You will learn proper documentation, complete shift duties including bed checks, incident reporting, and upkeep tasks, while adhering to state standards and pursuing relevant certifications to advance in mental health.