Behavioral Health Technician - East Brunswick, United States - Staffosaurus

Description

About the job Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

About Us

We are a recovery home and sober living company with a goal for our clients to live independently in recovery with support from staff and house managers. We create an environment of understanding and camaraderie where our residents can strive toward a better future. Our mission is to help people in recovery by providing them with a safe, protective, and structured community.

Join Our Team

We are seeking Behavioral Health Technicians that share our passion of helping people in recovery. The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals while they live in our residences. The Behavioral Health Technician acts as the trusted liaison between our residents and care team to report any changes in the clients physical or mental condition. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supervising clients with emphasis on client safety and wellbeing.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and PTO. We believe in training and support to foster the growth of our team, and provide a positive and fulfilling work environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the Behavioral Health Technician position, you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent, bachelors or associate degree preferred
• Experience in providing direct supportive care to clients, experience with substance use or mental health disorders preferred
• General knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders, with competence in providing resident care
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• Customer service proficiency, communication skills, and a passion for helping others

• Establishes supportive relationships with residents, encouraging recovery progress with guidance, safety, and compassion
• Collaborates with supervisor and residents care team to coordinate care based on residents needs
• Identifies signs of potential unsafe behavior or crisis, uses appropriate intervention techniques, and immediately reports outcomes to supervisor and care team
• Reports changes in resident status to supervisor when needed to ensure resident needs are met
• Completes documentation according to policies and procedures, and ensures that daily reporting includes achievement and obstacles in meeting recovery goals
• Maintains resident safety by applying safety procedures and precautions, completing safety rounds and documenting observations
• Monitors and documents the resident's drug and alcohol levels using urinalysis and breathalyzer assessments
• Performs body checks, inventories, and residence inspections according to schedule and need
• Provides and facilitates group activities when indicated
• Transports residents to and from appointments
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor