Complex Addiction Team Technician (EMT)

Job Summary

Hours: Full-time: 40 hours per week; 9:00am-9:30pm, weekend and holiday rotation
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199SEIU
Patient Facing: Yes

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to meet patient needs in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Public Health regulations
• Deliver supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental care to individuals with substance use disorders, fully aligned with complex addiction centered principles
• Collaborate closely with the medical and interdisciplinary staff to ensure patients receive high-quality, comprehensive, and coordinated care
• Conduct accurate assessments of sedation levels and document all clinical interventions appropriately
• Provide risk-reduction counseling, overdose prevention education, and connection to treatment programs based on patient choice
• Update and maintain clear and accurate treatment records, flow sheets, and all other required documentation

Qualifications

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts EMT Certification
• Minimum of 2 years EMT or paramedic experience strongly preferred
• Strong assessment skills
• Understanding of substance use disorder and behavioral health issues
• Interest and experience with underserved population is preferable
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation is 31.11 per hour
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more.

Benefits

• Benefits are prorated for part-time employees

Covid-19 Vaccination

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.