Behavioral Health Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Hidden Creek Recovery and Retreat is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to provide safe monitoring and support for adolescent clients in a primary mental health residential program. This position would include providing support and active presence to clients, ages 11-17, who are currently receiving residential treatment for behavioral health including but not limited to self-harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, mood instability, trauma, depression, and anxiety. The behavioral health tech should be comfortable in providing a safe environment for clients who are actively symptomatic and remain a positive presence in the clients’ lives. Candidates would thrive in this position if they are able to problem solve, have the ability to make appropriate decisions during crisis, are interested in growing in the mental health field, and enjoy working with the adolescent population.

3rd Shift :   11 : 00pm-7 : 30am

Pay : Beginning at $18.00

Type :   Full-Time

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat System of Care. The Behavioral Health Tech is under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation and is responsible for the complete care and wellbeing of the clients while they are treated at HCRR, as well as to record patient behavior and to provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients.

Knowledge and Training :

• Must have ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to handle stressful and demanding situations.
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in many facets of the recovery program.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes; Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
• Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and / or drug overdose and of First Aid and CPR.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of a mental health treatment team.

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