On-Call Behavioral Health Technician — Recovery Support

Bradford Health Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician to join our compassionate treatment team. BHTs support patient care, assist with daily activities, and uphold treatment policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, facilitating group activities, documenting shift reports, driving patients to appointments when needed, and assisting nurses and counselors while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred.
• 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.

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
• Demonstrate the ability to assist patients in overcoming their denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals
• Demonstrate 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

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of chemical dependency

Record keeping

Education

Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science/CRC/CRSS preferred

Job description

Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Technician to join our compassionate treatment team. BHTs support patient care, assist with daily activities, and uphold treatment policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, facilitating group activities, documenting shift reports, driving patients to appointments when needed, and assisting nurses and counselors while maintaining safety.