Behavioral Health Technician

Description

Up to $22/hr + $1 Nights

Seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Upper Marlboro, MD!

Starting Salary: Up to $22/hr Depending on Experience | Shift Differential: $1 Nights

AdvancedRecovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional patient care givers like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at

The IAFF Center of Excellence is a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation center designed especially for and by firefighters. The 60-bed facility, located on 15 acres just outside Washington, DC, gives these fire fighters and first responders the opportunity to receive treatment among peers, led by clinicians who have experience working with these professionals. Learn more about the IAFF Center of Excellence and the crucial services we provide at

About Our Organization. This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care. While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in supporting our heroes.

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr Depending on Experience
• Night Shift Differential: $1/hr
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution, access to telemedicine services via MDLIVE
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

Read our Online Reviews: Birdseye (4.8 Stars), Facebook (4.8 Stars), Rehab.com (3.9 Stars)

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) 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.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts. Accepting applications for all shifts/hours.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR; 1 year patient care experience + Associate's degree required OR;
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adult patients (18+) preferred.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.

Benefits

Advanced Recovery Systems 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. Other Titles: Mental Health Technician, Recovery Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Specialist, etc.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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