Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

• Directly Impact Lives: Play a vital role in supporting individuals during a crucial phase of their recovery journey, helping them make positive changes toward long-term health.
• Support Our Mission: Directly contribute to our life-changing goal to help individuals break free from the bonds of addiction.
• Skill Development: Gain valuable experience in behavioral health, enhancing skills in patient support, crisis management, and effective communication.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of our commitment to employee growth, with access to continued education, training, and advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Foster a Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of medical, nursing and clinical professionals, advocating for patients’ needs and contributing to comprehensive, personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with a Diverse Team: Join a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, with many team members bringing firsthand recovery experiences.

• Reporting to: BHT Supervisor & Director of Operations
• Schedule: Full-time, night-shift
• Location: Gilman, IL (On-site)
• Compensation: $16 hourly

• Patient Supervision and Safety: Monitor patients and facility grounds, conduct safety checks, and communicate with medical staff for attention needs. Ensure adherence to facility rules and document incidents.
• Waive Testing: Measure and report vital signs, conduct UDS and pregnancy tests, and comply with company policies.
• Patient Interaction and Support: Maintain respectful and professional interactions with patients, offering emotional support, referring clinical concerns to therapy staff. Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in addressing diverse patient needs.
• Communication and Team Collaboration: Share relevant patient information with the Team Leader, Supervisor/Operations Director while collaborating with the team to ensure high-quality care. Maintain positive relationships within the addiction treatment community and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Daily Program and Facility Management: Assist in patient transport, group coordination, and recreational activities. Ensure facility safety, supervise supplies, and manage patient discharge preparations.

• Safe driving record with a clean DMV report for the last 3 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with motor vehicle insurance requirements.

• Relevant behavioral health certification.
• Work experience in the field of substance use disorder or mental health treatment.
• Experience working with patients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on detox and residential levels of care.
• An associate's degree or higher.

• Empathetic and Compassionate: You connect with and support patients in a respectful, understanding manner, fostering trust essential for effective patient interactions and emotional support.
• Adaptable and Patient: You handle diverse patient needs calmly, adjusting to varying patient behaviors while remaining consistent in support and guidance.
• Observant and Safety-Conscious: You stay vigilant in monitoring patients and the environment, identifying potential safety concerns and maintaining a secure and supportive setting.
• Communicative and Clear: You communicate clearly and concisely with both patients and staff, sharing critical information promptly and ensuring patient understanding of processes, rules, and interventions.
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative: You work well with others, share information effectively, and contribute positively to the team environment, especially in high-stakes situations.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term disability Insurance
• 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs

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