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Position: Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
The Well Recovery Center is seeking multiple full-time Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) for an established licensed substance abuse/addiction treatment facility in Orange County, CA.

Please do not apply to this position if you are NOT currently registered or certified with a California approved credentialing body (CAADE, CADC, CCAPP, BBS, etc) AND/OR have no experience as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Mental Health Technician (MHT), Mental Health Associate; Recovery Support Specialist, Residential Counselor, or experience working with substance abuse/mental health clients.

Behavioral Health Tech Needed!

Are you a compassionate Behavioral Health Tech who provides excellent care and has experience in the field of addiction recovery or mental health? Do you want to work with an ownership team that prioritizes patients and staff?

Help us make a difference in the lives of people who are fighting addiction.

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) functions as a representative of the treatment team and observes all patient activities, maintaining a visible presence on clients at the treatment facility and in public settings.

The BHT (Behavioral Health Technician) is responsible for managing client care on and off property, under the direction of the Program Manager. The BHT must act as a leader, and a role model for the clients, while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, proper boundaries, and ethics.

Position Duties

Follows standard operating procedures in regards to:

• Intakes, medication management, detox protocols, shift reports, and discharges.

• Assists the Clinical Team and other treatment team members in decision-making to ensure complete and appropriate information is shared.

• Identifies and reports any pertinent behavioral, medical, and/or psychosocial data to the Clinical Team.

• Provides continuous therapeutic care and observation to patients in their daily routines, including meals, evidence based social and education groups, and activities to assist in achievement of established treatment plan outcomes for successful recovery.

• Implements behavior management protocols in a safe, and therapeutic manner, and completes all shift responsibilities.
• Assists, teaches and supervises clients with general household chores, cleanliness, and food preparation; clean up as required

• Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of patients and others.

• Serves as positive role model by establishing maintaining positive, therapeutic relationships and appropriate boundaries with patients.

• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by conducting regular observation rounds with documentation.

• Completes vital sign monitoring per policy.

• Crisis intervention-recognizing emotional stress and utilizing resources to resolve problems.

• Client education- provides current alcohol/drug information and available resources to clients, groups and families

Group facilitation

• Plans, organizes, and leads evidence based groups in alignment with ASAM guidelines related to substance abuse, life skills, coping skills, self-esteem, relaxation, and creative expression..

• Plans activities that are appropriate for the participants and promotes participation by each participant.

• Demonstrates effective group management by dealing with problem behaviors promptly and recognizing and rewarding positive participation and behaviors.

• Assists in the transport of patients to off-unit activities maintaining safety, order, and direction.

• Demonstrates effective leadership skills by adjusting the pace of the group in response to the participants needs.

Documentation

• Documents all encounters in progress notes and all other required client documents pertaining to intake and patient progress, functioning, and interventions in the appropriate charting format in individual and group sessions

• Documents unusual occurrences, accidents and incidents in the appropriate reporting format.

• Assures proper client consents and that other treatment documents are completed.

• Completes assigned shift duties and shift notes during scheduled shift.

• Completes observation log notes during indicated and assigned times.

• Completes vitals log and scales during assigned times.

• Documents during supervision of family/support contact encounters.

Teamwork

• Actively participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and employ a total patient care program by consistently attending and contributing to multi-disciplinary staffing and team meetings.

• Influences coworkers in a positive direction.

• Participates in cooperative efforts by contributing to discussions, listening to others' ideas, and supporting group consensus.

• Accepts any challenges within the hospital and/or unit as a shared responsibility.

• Respects differing viewpoints even when in conflict with their own.

• Shares complete and unbiased information in an open and professional manner.

Supervision/staff development

Receives close clinical supervision from behavioral health providers qualified to ensure ongoing knowledge, skills, and competency.

• Maintains and adheres to all Federal, State, and County regulations regarding client confidentiality and staff code of ethics.

• Perform tasks the supervisor assigns including, but limited to; schedule, case load, and deadlines.

• Continuous training in areas where needed, attendance at seminars, continue earning CEUs

Requirements

• Must registered or certified: RADT CAS CATC CADC or any other California approved license or credentials relating to the chemical dependency field.

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification on file.

• Able to maintain a professional manner with staff, clients, and visitors.

• Able to work in a fast-paced setting, under pressure, and maintain open, and proper communication.

• Knowledge and experience working in the treatment setting with chemical dependency/mental health.

• Valid California driver ’ s license.

• Current TB skin test on file.

• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

• Good physical and mental health.

• Critical thinker

• Demonstrate professionalism, and strong boundaries with the clients.

• Knowledge in/of the Twelve-Step Recovery Program.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• RADT or RBT (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• Are you familiar with KIPU EMR?

Work Location: One location