Behavioral Health Technician FT Nights

Behavioral Health TechnicianSeeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Stockbridge, GA!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.At Recovery Village South Atlanta (RVSA), we are committed to providing a complete continuum of care for our patients in their journey to recovery. As a 55-bed professional addiction treatment facility, RVSA offers medical detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare, ensuring comprehensive and effective support. Located just 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, RVSA offers a safe and conducive environment for healing.The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) provides direct care and support to patients in a residential behavioral health setting. BHTs promote safety, recovery, and engagement by monitoring patient well-being, facilitating daily routines, and assisting the clinical and nursing teams in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following: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 schedulesMaintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staffEnsure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.Keep clinical records secure at all times.Encourage patient to maintain recovery post-dischargeAbility to work with diverse personalities.Understand and apply the program's clinical philosophyDemonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skillsAccept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.Address problems noted by supervisorCommunicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibilityPursue professional development through participation in education and training programsFunction well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalitiesMay provide for additional holistic activities as per employee's certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).May provide for transportation of patients.During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.Other duties as assigned.