Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician – Full-Time, Vestavia, AL

The scheduled working hours for this position are 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Technician? Join our team and be the healing hand that guides individuals on their path to recovery from substance abuse. Are you up for the challenge?

Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in effective and affordable drug and alcohol rehab programs. We offer 25 top-quality addiction treatment facilities across 7 southeast states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee. Bradford has proudly served these communities for over 45 years.

We are actively looking for experienced and caring Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) to join our team at our Warrior campus located in Vestavia, AL . This is a great opportunity to join an established industry leader where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded!

Perks for our employees:

• A competitive salary plus benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off for Work-Life Balance
• Opportunities to provide care through a variety of specialty treatment programs
• Professional growth opportunities

Our culture is best in class too!

At Bradford Health Services , we understand that an industry-leading company is not built by one person. It takes an entire team to unite for a bigger purpose. This is why we believe in a company culture that values your effort and provides you with the resources you need to provide high-quality service. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist in luggage and body searches.
• Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery meetings.
• Must be aware of patient locations, at all times, circulating around the facility on a regular basis and document hourly checks.
• Assure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment.
• Supervise and sometimes facilitate patient activities as directed.
• Assure the patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening.
• Oversee med line to prevent diversion and to de-escalate situations as they arise.
• Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when unable to physically walk.
• Assist the counselor as assigned and engage in appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for the adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in overcoming their denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals.
• Demonstrated the ability to manage communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports.
• Attend staff training and programs as directed.
• Assist nurses as directed by supervisor.
• Drive patients to and from appointments, to include patient outings, as directed.
• Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items; including nicotine products as directed.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must have High School Diploma; B.S. in Behavioral Sciences preferred.
• Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift.
• Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three (3) hours per eight (8) hour shift.
• Must be able to administer CPR and be certified (training provided on-site)
• Must be able to see and hear constantly.
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations.
• Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one (1) hour.
• If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence.

Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.