Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician FT Days at The Recovery Village Kansas City summary:

Behavioral Health Technicians provide observation, support, and safety monitoring for patients undergoing addiction and mental health treatment in a clinical setting. They communicate patient behaviors to clinical staff, enforce facility rules, and assist with patient activities while maintaining professional boundaries. This role requires adherence to documentation standards and may include transporting patients to medical appointments.

Overview:

Now Hiring Behavioral Health Technicians at our Raytown, MO Facility!

FT Days Available

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

The Recovery Village Kansas City (KCR) is an addiction treatment center with a continuum of care for anyone struggling with substance use disorders. We offer a holistic treatment approach to addiction and treatment for co-occurring conditions. The Recovery Village Kansas City is a physician-led center, and our Recovery Advocates can help you reclaim your life. Our 80-bed treatment center in Kansas City is dedicated to providing all levels of care, including medical detox, residential treatment and outpatient programs. Our facility is located in tranquil, convenient Raytown, Missouri and is about 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport.

Take the first step towards making a difference & saving lives!

Pay Minimum: USD $15.00/Hr. Pay Maximum: USD $20.00/Hr. Responsibilities:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Core Job Duties:

• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.

Good driving record required to take patients to other medical appointment outside our facility.

Schedule: 3 / 12-hour shifts

Urgently Hiring: FT Days (7a-7p)

What we offer:

• Starting rate $15/hr, based on experience.
• Enjoy discounted meal benefits as part of your comprehensive employee package.
• Free Teladoc access and visits to employee!
• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
• Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your HSA.
• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
• Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000.

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred
• In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two (2) years' experience in BHT or similar patient care role required .
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with adults.
• Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards
• Agency Affiliation Counselor license as required by State (e.g. Washington)
• Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical (MA) preferred or as per state requirement.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website !

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Keywords:

behavioral health technician, psychiatric support, addiction treatment, mental health care, patient observation, substance abuse recovery, clinical documentation, de-escalation techniques, patient safety, residential treatment

Job Tags

Internship, Immediate start, Shift work,

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