Behavioral Health Technician (4Pm-12:30Am Friday-Monday)

SHIFT: 4pm-12:30am

Schedule:Friday-Monday

This position requires transporting clients to and from our facility in Worcester to our facility in Leominster.

Our mission, here at Blue Hills Recovery Center, is to provide evidence-based, individualized treatment in a compassionate, caring, and comfortable environment. Our team believes in empowering each person who walks through our doors. Whether you have a substance use or mental health disorder, we truly believe that you can grow into the best version of yourself. We offer a Day Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient, and additional Outpatient levels of care for substance use and mental health disorders. As a member of the Harmony Health family, we combine the staff-to-patient ratio of a small program with the clinical excellence of a larger one.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assist with the supervision of clients in their daily activities.

· Ensure that the clients follow the clinical schedule, and communicate any issues to the treatment team.

· Transport clients (when applicable) as needed (Must have valid Driver's license) If it is part of your duties and you are eligible to drive you must:

· Obey the rules of the department of motor vehicles, department of transportation, and all safety regulations put forth by the State.

· Conduct vehicle and client safety checklists before transporting clients or utilizing the vehicle.

· Make continuous rounds of the facility, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.

· Seek out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.

· Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the client are being upheld.

· Communicate and/or resolve issues with housekeeping duties, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.

· Assist with readying rooms and common areas for client admission and discharges.

· Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.

· Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.

· Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.

· Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.

· Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.

· Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.

· Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to Facility Director.

· Maintains safety of the physical environment.

· Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.

· Independently solve problems and follow through.

· Functions independently in an treatment program environment.

· Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

· Required to maintain certification up to date CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Incident Reporting, Infection Control, Overdose Prevention, and Self-Administration of Medications (when applicable),

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent two years work experience in a hotel, customer service, hospital, or treatment program setting.

· A minimum of five years driving experience and a Valid driver’s license and clear

· Experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field is preferred.