Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Good News Home Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves up to 12 women at a time. We provide residential short-term, long-term care, and aftercare. The Behavioral Health Technician works directly with the clients to meet their daily needs in a safe and secure environment and to support the clinical staff. They are responsible for providing direct support to up to 12 adult female clients who are in a residential substance abuse treatment facility.

The available shift is from Tuesday to Saturday, from 3 PM to 11 PM.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts house checks every two hours to ensure that clients are involved in program activities or otherwise productively engaged.
• Transports clients to group meetings, church services, and/or other outside activities as required.
• Accurately make daily log entries and any other client issues or concerns.
• Promptly and accurately report any issues or concerns regarding clients to House Manager and/or Clinical Staff. Transmits daily emails to the Clinical Team regarding any incidents during shift.
• Conducts drug tests as scheduled.
• Attends staff training and meetings as scheduled and other duties as assigned.
• Provide verbal shift reports to relief staff.
• Ensure all house rules are enforced.

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Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is necessary.
• Valid driver’s license
• Self-motivated and requiring minimal supervision
• Experience working in a group home environment
• Two (2) years of substance abuse and/or mental health experience is helpful
• Ability to exercise good judgment and boundaries
• Ability to interact with a wide range of individuals with respect.
• Proficient in office software including Word, Excel, and Internet use.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Free classes are offered to those who wish to establish a career in addiction counseling