Recovery-Oriented Behavioral Health Technician

Reprieve; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certification

Medical coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Reprieve in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our care team. The role supports residents through structured programs, orientation, and daily activities, under established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising patient activities, monitoring locations, assisting with transportation, documenting shift reports, and collaborating with counselors to support treatment goals.

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 mile per every eight hour shift.
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three hours per eight 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 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

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Reprieve in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our care team. The role supports residents through structured programs, orientation, and daily activities, under established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising patient activities, monitoring locations, assisting with transportation, documenting shift reports, and collaborating with counselors to support treatment goals.