BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TECHNICIAN (BHT):
Full-Time Hours: OVERNIGHTS; Tuesday – Saturday 12:00AM – 8:30AM
Part-Time Hours: EVENIGS; Thurs – Monday 6pm to 10pm
PRN: Hours will vary
New Directions for Families, a women and children’s facility is in search of a Behavioral Healthcare Technician to join our team and our mission of changing lives.
***This is a women’s’ only therapeutic environment***
Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!
Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical/religious exemption.
WHY JOIN VALLEY HOPE:
For over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way!
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required: This position requires the following educational and/or job experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services OR social work.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification within 30 days of hire.
COMPENSTATION:
Salary ranges from $17.50 – $22.00/hr based on experience and education
Shift Differentials:
- Evening: $1.00
- Night: $2.00
- Weekend Evening: $2.00
- Weekend Night: $3.00
- Weekend Day: $1.00
BENEFITS: (Conditions apply to part-time)
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition Assistance – Up to $10K annually; $45K maximum benefit
- Student Loan Repayment
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
- PTO – Up to 25 Days per year based on years of Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Insurance
- And much more!
JOB SUMMARY:
- Conducts admission assessment for potential patients.
- Gathers history on patients entering Valley Hope’s treatment program as directed by supervising clinical staff.
- Identifies patient risk factors such as suicide and violence.
- Meets with patients in both individual and group sessions as designated by onsite supervisor.
- Monitors the residential milieu for safety; interacts with patients and children as appropriate.
- May participate in safe medication monitoring procedures.
- Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
- Facilitates educational sessions as well as patient group activities.
- Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, childcare, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups and medical care; provides assistance to patients in accessing those resources.
- Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
- Works with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies
- Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Completes all clinical documentation including discharge materials in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction provided.
- Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
- Logs all supervision as per state requirements.
- Maintains current state license/certification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Residential and/or outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
- Direct contact with patients.
Source: Monster.com
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