Behavioral Health Technician - 1st Shift - Full-time

strongHidden Creek Recovery and Retreat/strong 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#8217; 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.brbrb1st Shift:#160;/b7:00am-3:30pmbrbPay: /bBeginning at $18.00brbType:#160;/bFull-TimebrbrThe Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the bHidden Creek Recovery amp; Retreat/b 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.brbrbKnowledge and Training:/bulliMust have ability to interact with staff and clients#160;in a professional manner./liliAbility to handle stressful and demanding situations./liliAbility to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in many facets of the recovery program./liliKnowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building./liliKnowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes; Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual./liliAbility to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary./liliKnowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose and of First Aid and CPR./liliFlexibility 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#160;treatment team./li/ulbrbJob Responsibilities:/bolliDemonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment./liliFollows Infection guidelines at all times./liliCompletes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other staff/risk issues immediately to director./liliAttend all staff meetings and attend all mandatory In-services./liliProvide a safe therapeutic environment for clients and staff./liliProvides supervision of self-administered medications./liliOversee implementation of daily/weekly structure for community housing clients as developed by director of housing Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike./liliReports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to director./liliMonitor and observe client#8217;s behavior with documentation and count and keep track of all clients with documentation./liliEnd of shift reporting to director via email./liliReport any medical emergencies, elopements or ACA incidents to director immediately./liliTransport clients to outside activities, food shopping, 12 step support groups, appointments, to and from airports and other facilities, using company van./liliOrientates new clients to the facility and the residential facility. Completing a complete housing intake packet and ensuring all documents are signed./liliSearch new admissions belongings to ensure no contraband is brought into facility, and all valuables and medications are secured./liliProvide #8220;random#8221; searches at residential checking for contraband./liliMonitor transitional living residential client#8217;s curfews and they are abiding to rules./liliTrained and confident in taking blood pressure, hand washing and medication observation./li/olbQualifications: /bulliHigh School Diploma or Equivalent/liliCPR Certification preferred/liliMust pass a Level 2 Background Check/liliPreferred but not required 0-1 years#8217; experience working with adolescent mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting/li/ulbBenefits:/bulliPaid time off/liliHealth insurance/liliDental insurance/liliVision insurance/liliLife insurance/liliOpportunities for advancement and professional growth/li/ul