Behavioral Health Technician (Bht)- Veterans & Military Encouraged

Banyan Treatment Centers, Delaware is currently recruiting for full-time Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Milford, DE.
Schedules Available:

• 2nd (3 pm-11:30 pm) and 3rd shift (11 pm- 7:30 am); scheduled days would be developed with Management.
• Flexible availability and ability to work overtime, required.

Pay:

• Competitive Salaries- Ranges to be further discussed in interview!

Location:

• On-site
• 21 W Clarke Ave, Milford, DE, 19963

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading National addiction and mental health care organization with a full continuum of care, and is Joint Commission Accredited (Gold Seal of Approval). Since our formation, we have grown to be an authority and innovator in the areas of addiction care and mental health treatment serving our communities in 16 locations and Telehealth services throughout the United States.
Banyan came together with a simple mission, to help people break free from the bonds of addiction. Our diverse team have almost all been directly or indirectly affected by addiction, just as the population we serve has. With our vast team of professionals and established infrastructure, we can offer individualized treatment in support of all who come through our doors.
Without support from other trees, the banyan tree becomes exposed and weak- never reaching its full potential. However, with the help of the trees around it, the banyan tree can thrive for hundreds of years.
Banyan Treatment Centers offers an environment for growth, not only for our clients, but for our professionals, too.
We provide:

• A fast-paced, collaborative work environment that encourages feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units- counts towards license renewal!
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal Incentive Program
• Referral Program
  
  • Full-time employees enjoy:
    
    • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Whole and Term Life Insurance
    • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Paid Time Off
    • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
    • Rotating Holiday Schedule

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is an integral part of team! BHT staff spend the majority of their time at work with our clients however interact with the entire Treatment Team as well. They assist in coordinating the day to day needs of the facility and clients by monitoring and maintaining head counts, 1:1s, client schedules and activities, and clients whereabouts and behaviors. In this position the BHT would interact with our clients in primary substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Essential Functions:

• Provides exceptional quality care.
• Respects the trials, tribulations, and victories of our client's recovery journey.
• Observes, monitors and documents client behaviors, in accordance with facility and State requirements.
• Completes rounds, as instructed by Management, in a timely and accurate manor.
• Promotes and support patient safety at all times.
• Demonstrates an ability to deescalate situations.
• Provides emotional support for clients by referring them to Clinical.
• Communicates with Nursing and Medical if medical assistance is needed.
• Safely transports clients.
• Completes urine drug screenings.
• Supervises the self-administration of medication, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License- MUST BE 21 OR OLDER (Due to Insurance requirement).
• HS Diploma/GED or higher.
• Work experience in the field of behavioral/mental health is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Hard-working
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Impeccable customer service
• Empathetic to the trials, tribulations, and victories of the recovery journey
• Detailed orientated especially in monitoring and documenting client behaviors in support of patient safety.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.