Behavioral Health Tech-Woodland, Ms (On-Site)

Ready to be the steady support that helps someone find their way to recovery? Join us as a Behavioral Health Tech, where you'll be the reassuring voice, the helping hand, and the driving force for positive change. Are you up for making a meaningful difference in someone's journey to a healthier, happier life?

Bradford Health Services (Vertava Health) is an industry leader in effective and affordable drug and alcohol rehab programs. We offer 25 top-quality addiction treatment facilities across 5 southeast states including Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Bradford has proudly served these communities for over 45 years.

We are actively looking for experienced and caring Behavioral Health Tech to join our team for our Vertava Health location in Southaven, MS. This is a great opportunity to join an established industry leader where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded!

Perks for our employees:

• A competitive salary plus benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off for Work-Life Balance
• Opportunities to provide care through a variety of specialty treatment programs.
• Professional growth opportunities

Our culture is best in class too!

At Bradford Health Services, we understand that an industry-leading company is not built by one person. It takes an entire team to unite for a bigger purpose. This is why we believe in a company culture that values your effort and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

The Behavioral Health Tech is the most consistent point of contact for our adult patients with substance use disorders. The BHT is responsible for conducting regular safety checks, directing patients to appointments and activities, assisting with intakes, and performing a variety of administrative tasks to ensure our programs function safely and efficiently. The BHT is part of a supportive, team-based approach that models collaborative, solution-based problem solving and authentic communication.

In the location of the facility, this role is appropriate for those currently certified – or interested in becoming certified – as a Behavioral Health Tech, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), Certified Peer Support Specialist, or for those pursing CADC or LADC status.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform and document safety checks on all patients every 30-60 minutes.
• Search patient rooms and belongings for contraband as directed.
• Monitor patient activity and behavior to ensure physical and emotional safety.
• Provide emotional support and de-escalation for patients in distress.
• Maintain and promote healthy boundaries.
• Respond and participate as assigned to emergency codes.
• Promote and protect each patient’s independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical well-being.
• Pick-up and drop-off patients between locations using company vehicle.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Transport patients during treatment to different locations based on program participation, clinical requirements, or medical necessity.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and patient transportation log when transporting patients.
• Follow company-established policies and procedures, and maintain adherence to established practice guidelines.
• Remain current with all required trainings and certifications.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license required. Must have had a clean driving record for at least the past 3 years, and no DUI’s or reckless driving charges in the past 7 years.
• Current certification, or interest in becoming certified, as a Recovery Coach, CDCA, Certified Peer Support Specialist, CADC, or LADC.
• Flexibility and aptitude for problem-solving.
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be insurable on company vehicle liability insurance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Valid state-issued driver’s license with clean driving record for at least the past 3 years, and no DUI’s or reckless driving charges in the past 7 years.

Physical Demands: The physical Demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use close vision to see computer monitor and read documents.

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Bradford Health Services (Vertava Health) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.