Behavioral Health Technician - Full Time Night (PHP)

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the day-to-day and immediate supervision of all patients under our care. This includes routine supervision, completing intake and discharge processing, monitoring whereabouts, guiding patients to groups and activities, monitoring for appropriate behavior, transporting to appointments, and other duties as required., * The Behavioral Health Technician will provide constant and ongoing monitoring of all client’s whereabouts.

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules.
• Observes and reports client’s behaviors to supervisor and/or clinical team in a timely manner.
• Completes Intake procedures in KIPU according to policy and procedure.
• Completes Discharge procedures in KIPU according to policy and procedure.
• Completes patient belonging searches according to protocol. Logs in all valuables. Removes unauthorized items from day-to-day access.
• Prepares patient belongings for transfer or discharge.
• The BHT is responsible for confiscating prohibited items before entering the Community.
• Logs all financial and personal items into KIPU system.
• De-escalates clients as needed.
• Maintain communication with all Medical, Clinical, and Operations departments.
• Redirect inappropriate and/or unacceptable behavior.
• Ensure support of all scheduled client activities.
• Responsible for checking in KIPU for any OPEN intake forms.
• Conduct point of care drug testing according to CLIA guidelines for waved testing and facility protocols.
• Records and maintains documentation of all one on one services.
• Assist clinical team with Against Medical Advice (AMA) blocking.
• Maintain communication with manager for upcoming discharges and/or intakes.
• Assist in weekly store runs for clients as needed.
• Conducts patient room searches as directed by supervisor and/or clinical team.
• Responsible for moving clients to new rooms and assist housekeeping in flipping beds.
• Maintaining communication with housekeeping to ensure discharged patient rooms are prepped, cleaned, and disinfected.
• The Behavioral Health Technician will assist with all other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working as a behavioral health technician in a substance abuse center, psychiatric facility, or other health care related and/or recovery setting.
• General knowledge of Excel, WORD, and Power Point, KIPU, Email, Tablet, and general desktop applications.
• Adults 18 years or above.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred, some college work ideal., * Substance abuse recovery: 1 year (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program, * Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Employee paid expanded life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Access to Free CEU’s for professionals and licensed individuals
• EAP Services (Employee Assistance Program)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * This role is scheduled for Nights which consists of 12 hour shifts ONLY (7PM-7AM) 3 days a week. Are you willing to commit to these hours?
• This shift requires you work the following weekend only schedule without restrictions: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Can you commit to working these days every week?
• Do you have minimum 1 year experience professionally working in a substance abuse recovery setting? (Please ensure this is listed clearly on your resume)

We Level Up is a network of mental health, drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers that provide caring treatment to those who are prepared to begin their recovery journey. Our commitment is unmatched and proven by offering a diverse set of clinical therapies, combined with a professional, caring staff with diverse treatment options.

We use a whole-patient approach built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and compassion. Our goals extend far beyond sobriety alone; every therapeutic intervention we deliver empowers our clients with a sense of purpose and joy in recovery. We operate multiple residential inpatient treatment centers in the nation.

Come join us on this journey! We are looking to grow our teams with talented, caring, and passionate people who share our energy and enthusiasm for recovery treatment.