The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will monitor clients, transport them for treatment, communicate and document all occurrences, and help to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover.
Responsibilities
Monitor and supervise clients at all times
Ensure clients adhere to facility rules
Provide support and intervention by verbally supporting clients
De-escalate situations through nonviolent crisis intervention
Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations
Requirements
Nice to have: Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment
Monitor, transport, and support clients in a substance abuse treatment setting, ensuring safety and adherence to program rules.
Responsibilities
Monitor and supervise clients at all times, including the Recovery Community, 12‑step meetings, gym, outside activities, Outpatient Clinic, and wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants.
Ensure that clients adhere to facility rules, providing guidance and assurance of program guidelines and requirements.
Provide support and intervention by verbally supporting clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De‑escalate situations through nonviolent crisis intervention and a personal commitment to client wellbeing.
Transport clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee.
Maintain record keeping and documentation, including daily shift reports, client behavioral incidents and any consequences given to clients or turned in to staff, maintenance needs, and forms or documents used during a treatment episode.
Requirements
Nice to have: Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment