Behavioral Health Technician

Are you interested in a fulfilling career within the addiction and recovery industry? Do you long to improve the lives of others? If so, we have good news! We are looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team at East Coast Recovery!

About us: At East Coast Recovery Center, we know that one of the most effective ways to help process these underlying causes surrounding addiction is to take a step back, disconnect from your self and reconnect with a community who understands. We realize that every person’s path is different, so our approach to treatment and substance abuse issues must be different as well. Our mission is to help those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction achieve success in recovery and life.

Position Overview: As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will play a vital role in providing support and assistance to our clients whom are transitioning from an active addiction lifestyle to recovery. The primary responsibilities of a BHT are to help facilitate the daily facility and client schedule and weekend activities, monitor clients presence, work collaboratively with the treatment team, and maintain a safe, therapeutic and welcoming environment. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dedicated, and eager to grow! East Coast Recovery is a client and family centered organization. We are passionate about helping others achieve freedom from drugs and alcohol and we are hoping you are too!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and support to clients in our care.
• Encourage clients to participate in treatment plans and attend scheduled therapy and educational sessions.
• Help facilitate the daily schedule and supervise client activities including breaks from clinical, work assignments, and recreational activities.
• Observe client behaviors, symptoms, and progress; document accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, observations, and incidents in electronic health records, as directed by the treatment team.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by enforcing facility rules and responding to emergencies or crises as needed.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements. Maintain clear, professional and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
• Participate in all required training, and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team, including counselors, medical and support staff, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning and monitor/direct clients into maintaining their areas clean and orderly.
• Transport clients to and from clinical, housing, and other activities.
• Perform support functions such as filing, answering telephone calls, and greeting facility visitors.
• Planning and conducting special activities, as assigned.
• Support daily operations tasks as needed.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development and continuing education opportunities
• Flexible Schedule

Job Type: Full-Time

East Coast Recovery

Health Care Alliance North America does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or creed, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 1+ year of Behavioral Health experience (preferred)
• Complete and pass pre-employment requirements, such as a background check and drug test.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Professional, Caring and Compassionate
• Active Listening Skills
• Eager to grow, and receptive to feedback
• Understanding of the 12-steps, Refuge Recovery, and/or relevant recovery literature and principles of other established support models.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clients and team members effectively and efficiently.