Behavioral Health Technician

About the role

Reprieve offers a phased, holistic recovery program focused on rebuilding connections to self, spirituality, and community. Through personalized care, therapeutic support, and family involvement, residents gain the tools needed for sustainable sobriety and a purposeful life. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to add to our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Aid in luggage and body searches
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery meetings
• Be aware of patient locations, circulate around the facility, and document hourly checks
• Safeguard the Bradford Program Schedule and ensure patients are on time for assignments
• Supervise and facilitate patient activities as directed
• Absorb patients into their rooms at designated times in the evening
• Guard the med line to prevent diversion and de-escalate situations
• Assist patients during activities, medication times, and meals
• Support counselors as assigned and document shift reports
• Attend staff training and programs as directed
• Assist nurses as directed by supervisor
• Drive patients to and from appointments, including outings, as directed
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items, including nicotine products as directed

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical dependency recovery
• Maintain records and have good communication skills
• Have a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds for approximately one mile per eight-hour shift
• Be able to sit continuously for approximately three hours per eight-hour shift
• Be able to administer CPR and be certified
• Be able to see and hear constantly
• Be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
• Be able to work in a constant state of alertness to perform the job safely
• Be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
• Regular attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science, CRC, or CRSS preferred
• One year experience in alcohol/drug treatment with direct patient contact preferred