Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is currently recruiting Behavioral Health Technicians in Smithville, Texas. This is an on-site opportunity. Please read below and apply with an updated resume for consideration:

Pay: $18 to $20 per hour, based on experience
Type: Temp to hire contract
Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 7am to 3pm OR Wednesday through Saturday, 11pm to 7am. Part time available too!
Specialty: Alcohol and Drug Rehab

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct luggage and personal searches in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Monitor and assist with Book Studies and Recovery meetings, facilitating sessions when assigned.

• Maintain awareness of patient locations through regular facility rounds and accurately document hourly patient checks.

• Ensure patients adhere to the program schedule and arrive on time for all assigned activities.

• Supervise and facilitate therapeutic and recreational patient activities as directed.

• Ensure patients comply with evening room schedules and facility expectations.

• Monitor medication line operations to prevent medication diversion and de-escalate conflicts or behavioral concerns.

• Assist patients with transportation to activities, medication administration, and meals when mobility support is required.

• Support counselors with assigned tasks and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Encourage patient engagement in treatment by addressing denial, resistance, and barriers to achieving treatment goals.

• Manage the therapeutic community by redirecting inappropriate behaviors, maintaining a safe environment, and completing detailed shift reports.

• Participate in required staff trainings, meetings, and professional development programs.

• Assist nursing staff with patient care and other duties as directed by supervisors.

• Safely transport patients to medical appointments, therapeutic outings, and other approved destinations.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

• Healthcare experience preferred, alcohol and drug treatment experience is a plus

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

• CPR certified

• Physically capable to walk one mile during a 8 hour shift, sit comfortably for 3 hours during a 8 hour shift

Why work for Adecco?

• Excellent Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Plan

• Skills Training

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Pay Details: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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