Behavioral Health Technician - On-Call

On-Call Behavioral Health Technician

Houses of Hope supports Nebraska communities by empowering individuals impacted by substance use and mental health to achieve recovery and independence, build healthy relationships, and give back to their communities.

Houses of Hope is hiring an on-call behavioral health technician at our halfway houses. This position includes the opportunity to pick-up occasional on-call shifts, which includes various shifts ranging from mornings, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Behavioral health technicians are a critical member of our multidisciplinary team and work actively and cooperatively with the clinical team. They supervise the individuals in service and support their efforts to achieve and maintain recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help foster and maintain a welcoming, trauma-informed and safe environment for individuals in service.
• Complete intakes and provide initial orientation to program and facility.
• Administer drug / alcohol screenings and perform room and property searches.
• Complete rounds to ensure compliance with program rules.
• Facilitate and reinforce positive communication with individuals.
• Process discharges and follow protocols if individuals relapse.
• Abide by federal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to the agency's organizational code of ethics.

Requirements

Part-Time Benefits

Houses of Hope is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have equal access to employment opportunities. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.