Addiction Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) CDCA required-3rd shift

About the role

A Behavioral Health Technician is the liaison between client and clinical - whose priority is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals in recovery. This is more than a job - it could be the beginning of your career!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the intake process and transportation needs for clients
• Answer client questions
• Help clients adjust to the program routine
• Observe and report to the medical staff any changes in a client's physical or mental condition
• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of clients as the top priority
• Facilitate orientation groups or meetings with patients
• De-escalate and assist with patients leaving treatment AMA/ACA and other patient problems
• Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety
• Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during "medication pass" times (if applies)
• Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned
• Ensure all properties are maintained and cleaned at all times
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary to effectively manage patients
• Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED
• 1+ Years experience in Mental Health Field (or corresponding college coursework) - preferable
• Ability and desire to keep patients safe at all times
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• CDCA required
• Valid driver's license required

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle crisis situations
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of mental health field

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• 3rd shift available (12 hr shift)

Amatus Health

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.