Behavioral Health Technician
$35,360–$38,480 year
On-siteWorcester, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Provide around-the-clock supervision of clients in a residential treatment facility for adults with co-occurring diagnoses, maintaining a therapeutic milieu through transportation, safety checks, and inventory management. Monitor and document client behaviors, assist with medication observations and vital signs, and facilitate non-clinical group sessions within your scope of practice. Complete administrative functions including medical record maintenance, faxing, and ordering supplies while ensuring accurate documentation in electronic systems. This entry-level position requires a valid driver's license, one year of experience in addiction or mental health fields, and CPR/First Aid certification. Shifts run 11pm to 7am with rotations including Friday through Tuesday, Wednesday through Sunday, or Tuesday through Saturday.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
- Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, insurance, CPR/Basic First Air, and license/credential verifications
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; responds well to questions
- Knowledge of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, be attentive to detail, and maintain positive work attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
- Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to understand and utilize program knowledge, such as the disease model, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed approaches, experiential approaches, CBT, self-help approaches, and evidence based practices in client care
- Ability understanding of how to utilize medical knowledge, complete medication observations, observe and assess detox clients, and complete and document vitals
- Ability to document thoroughly in an electronic medical record
- Ability to professionally interact and communicate with clients, client family members, referral sources, and vendors
- Knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as copiers and scanners
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of one year experience in the addition or mental health fields
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
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