Recovery Center Behavioral Health Technician 1st Shift

Bethany Christian Services - Oconomowoc, WI

Full-time

Oconomowoc, WI

Social Assistance

About the position

The Recovery Center Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing care and supervision to residents with co-occurring mental health disorders in a supportive environment. This role involves developing therapeutic relationships, facilitating group sessions, and ensuring that residents' needs are met while adhering to treatment guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and interventions for clients with co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Obtain and retain knowledge pertaining to substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment.
• Actively participate in assigned activities and encourage positive interaction and growth among residents.
• Follow treatment guidelines by intervening in a caring and consistent manner when needed.
• Responsible for medication observation, documentation, and communication with the provider pharmacy.
• Document resident symptoms and medication efficacy.
• Conduct random urinalysis and breathalyzer tests, COVID tests, and other tests as needed.
• Promptly conduct the nonviolent crisis prevention intervention (CPI) procedure when necessary.
• Oversee residents' daily routines including meal time, study time, outings, and bedtime.
• Serve as a residential advocate by identifying strengths and issues during treatment.
• Provide residential advocacy at staff meetings and recommend new or revised treatment goals.
• Co-facilitate group therapy sessions as needed.
• Facilitate support groups and didactic groups as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certification in behavioral health.
• Prior experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Ability to treat patients with dignity and empathy.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Reliability with time-sensitive deadlines and tasks.
• Demonstrated temperament to work with women with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrated ability to nurture, support, and respect others.
• Ability to pass required medical examinations and fulfill essential job functions.
• Ability to pass an annual TB test and document preference for Hepatitis immunization.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license and at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.