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Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight Shift - Middle River

Hygea Healthcare, Inc.

#Excel #CPR #Sanitation #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Microsoft Word #First Aid #Motivational Interviewing #Facility Management

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The Behavioral Health Technician supports and monitors clients while ensuring a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. They assist with daily living activities, manage crisis situations, and facilitate house meetings as needed.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate degree in mental health or addiction treatment preferred. Proficiency in basic computer skills and knowledge of community resources is required, while certifications in First Aid/CPR are preferred.

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Job description

Behavioral Health Technician, SUD Community Living, 12 hour shifts Hygea Healthcare is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our 50-bed facility in Middle River, MD.
Come join us in our state of the art facility.
We are looking for staff to work 12 hour shifts with permanent 7pm to 7:30am and rotating weekends.
Job Summary The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the support and monitoring of clients while in the program, as well as ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean.
He/she will maintain close communication with clinical staff, nursing staff, and administration to ensure the client needs are being met.
Essential Job Functions Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
Ensures the cleanliness of facility through sanitizing, dusting, deep cleaning, etc. all client areas of the facility (i.e. kitchen, dining room, gym, etc.) Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
Facilitates house meetings in the absence of the Program Manager.
Maintains confidentiality of client records.
Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
May provide liaison with clients, families of clients, or external facilities and agencies.
Education and Experience High School Diploma, GED, or willingness to obtain GED Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associates degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred) Training in motivational interviewing a plus.
Training in Trauma Informed Care a plus.
Recovery coach training a plus.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills (i.e.
Microsoft Word, Excel) Knowledge of community resources.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

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