Job Description

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Technician {Per Diem} at ABC Recovery Center!

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance addictions and improve their quality of life? ABC Recovery Center is seeking dedicated Behavioral Health Technicians to join our dynamic team. If you have a strong background in behavioral health, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

As a Behavioral Health Technician at ABC Recovery Center, you will provide hands-on support to clients and care teams, monitor clients through their treatment episodes, and assist with the implementation and coordination of treatment plans. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to those in need.

Why ABC Recovery Center?

At ABC Recovery Center, we believe in investing in our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with our competitive 401(k) plan.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement within our expanding organization.
• New Facilities: Be part of our exciting growth as we prepare to open a new state-of-the-art facility in 2026.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides ongoing hands-on support to clients and care teams treating clients with substance addictions and other behaviors that interfere with their quality of life. This position is primarily responsible for monitoring clients through their treatment episode, supporting the implementation and coordination of treatment plans, and supporting the end goal of a clients living a substance-free lifestyle. The BHT at times may face a variety of problems that range from simple to complex and may need to assist with interventions. Researching, consultation with others, and developing solutions is an expectation and routine part of the daily duties. This position may encounter situations that require sensitivity, flexibility, and confidentiality, as well as the ability to influence others. Additionally, the BHT provides aid to Case Managers, Counselors, Admissions, and other departments as needed.

Position Accountability

Duties:

Client Monitoring & Support

• Monitor and supervise clients and living areas daily, prioritizing safety, well-being, and program engagement.
• Assist clients transitioning to a substance-free lifestyle, guiding them to treatment sessions and activities.
• Observe detox clients face-to-face every as required by withdrawal management protocol, ensuring their stability.
• Conduct routine inspections, confiscate contraband per policy, and maintain professional boundaries.

Treatment Coordination

• Support Clinical team, Admissions, and other Direct Care staff with client care and administrative tasks.
• Adhere to medication policies
• Complete accurate daily reports (e.g., head counts, incident logs, shift pass downs).
• Recognize crises and provide intervention support per ATA and crisis intervention procedures to keep clients focused on treatment.

Team Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Communicate effectively with staff, contributing to team morale and quality care.
• Research techniques and develop solutions to diffuse situations and enhance client outcomes.
• Perform administrative duties (e.g., filing, answering phones) as needed.
• Provide support in a professional, courteous, confidential, and timely manner to employees or any other individual requiring assistance related to the essential functions of this position.

Professional Conduct

• Pro

Other duties as assigned.

Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities with urgency and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure, including with aggressive or upset individuals.
• Ability to listen and understand verbal and written information effectively.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply rules to problems and generate creative solutions.
• Ability to identify issues and escalate them appropriately for resolution.

Competencies:

• Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, seeks feedback to improve performance, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult or emotional customer situations, meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve services.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts the success of the team above own interests.
• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills, adapts to new technologies, troubleshoots technological problems, uses technology to increase productivity, and keeps technical skills up to date.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician I (RADT-I) or be a Peer Support Specialist.
• RADT-I Certification with CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP or Peer Support Specialist Credential Program.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• AOD Certification with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.
• Driver's License: California issued.
• High School Diploma or GED: General Education.
• CPR and First Aid Certification: Annual Basic CPR and First Aid certification.

Preferred:

• AOD Certification: CCAP, CAADE, or CADTP.

Physical Demands:
Work functions of this position are primarily performed in an office environment with occasional facility oversight. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 25 pounds). Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and/or standard office equipment.

• Vision: Close, distant, and peripheral vision ability, including depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Verbal: Capable of clearly communicating with fellow co-workers, managers, and clients of the Center.
• Hearing: Hear normal audio range with or without correction.
• Environment: Work is performed in a standard clinical environment with client contact and frequent interruptions. This position may be exposed to bodily fluids, odors, and cleaning products on an occasional basis.

Equal Opportunity : ABC Recovery Center, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on a person's race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.

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