Behavioral Health Technician FT DAY
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Job Location:
Roswell, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Roswell GA!
Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) an integrated behavioral healthcare management company is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction substance abuse and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S. we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care. Learn more about ARS and our transformative work at.
At Recovery Village Atlanta (RVA) we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 62-bed professional addiction treatment facility RVA offers medical detox inpatient treatment outpatient care and aftercare ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located in the historic suburb of Roswell GA just 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta RVA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing.
Discover more about RVA at value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.
Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:
JOB DUTIES:
- Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
- Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
- Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Adhere to time schedules
- Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
- Ensure that documentation is timely consistent clear accurate and legible.
- Keep clinical records secure at all times.
- Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
- Ability to work with diverse personalities.
- Understand and apply the programs clinical philosophy
- Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
- Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
- Address problems noted by supervisor
- Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility
- Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs
- Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
- Maintain good communication both written and verbal.
- Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
- May provide for additional holistic activities as per employees certification (i.e. Yoga Massage Therapy Meditation etc.).
- May provide for transportation of patients.
- During State of Emergency ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR; 1 year patient care experience Associates degree required OR;
- Alternatively successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I required.
- Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with adult patients (18) preferred.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.
We offer great benefits including 401(k) paid time off plan medical dental vision and much more.
BENEFITS:Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
- Competitive Starting Pay
- Night Shift Differential: $2.00/hr
- Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
- Retirement: 401K match
- Insurance: Health Vision Dental Life
- Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
- Travel Concierge LifeMart Employee Discounts Health Advocate EAP Program
- And much more!
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age color disability national origin race religion or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Advanced Recovery Systems offers evidence-based, physician-led care for drug & alcohol addiction & mental health disorders through our nationwide facilities.
