Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician

About the Role

As a Direct Care Technician, on the team you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment and attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients. You will provide informal counseling in the detox center that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a therapeutic and safe group environment
• Attend to the welfare and basic needs of clients
• Provide informal counseling in the detox center involving behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement, and socialization skills for clients

Schedule

• Full time: Mid shift, 4pm to 12am during the week and every other weekend

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $16.82/hr. for these full-time positions
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Qualifications

• Entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Peer support certification or CNA certification a plus, but is not required
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver's license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work