Part Time Behavioral Health Technician - Detox

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Part Time Behavioral Health Technician – Detox Job!   

Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As a Part Time Behavioral Health Technician – Detox - Detox at EOSIS in Inver Grove Heights, MN, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives.

As a Behavioral Health Technician – Detox, you will perform basic health screenings, interview clients regarding relevant medical history, observe clients, and orient clients to the program, including informing them of their rights. You will maintain confidential working relationships with leadership, clinical staff, administrative staff, and clients while adhering to all state and federal guidelines. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, initiative, trustworthiness, cooperation, and dependability.

Pay : $18 - $21 / hour  
Schedule: This is a swing shift (2nd shift) Technician position working 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM on 10-hour shifts .

We are hiring two full-time Technicians for this schedule. Hours will alternate between 30 hours one week and 40 hours the next , resulting in an average of 35 hours per week (70 hours per pay period) . Team members will alternate one scheduled day off each week.

*Shift differential is available!

Why EOSIS? 

• Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays  
• Insurance : Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA, with life and disability benefits for full-time employees.
• Education : Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.

Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS as a Part Time Behavioral Health Technician – Detox in Inver Grove Heights, MN and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!  Responsibilities

• Perform basic health screening procedures with all clients as directed by Registered Nurse
• Interview clients to obtain basic medical history and current health complaints 
• Observe the guest's health status, particularly as it relates to detoxification and withdrawal
• Assist clients with basic activities of daily living and personal hygiene, as needed
• Orient clients to their rights per Minnesota Statute 148F.165, and staff responsibilities to clients per Minnesota Statutes 144.651 and 253B.03 
• Assist in sanitation and disinfection of the facility 
• Follow Company’s screening and admission protocol 
• Attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled
• Assist in orientation of new employees and interns, if assigned
• Provide legible, written documentation of client notes/progress in the EHR system and must be completed by program and DHS regulations
• Other duties as assigned  

Required Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age and must be free of substance use problems for at least one year  
• Must possess a minimum of high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) with some college or technical school preferred 
• At least two years’ experience working as a technician or health services assistant in a substance use disorder detoxification or treatment setting, preferred 
• Current first aid certificate  
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate
• Knowledge of State and Federal law regarding confidentiality of alcohol and drug treatment records and HIV testing/status including 42 CFR, part 2 
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 
• Technology proficiency with various software packages including EHR/EMR and keyboarding skills 
• Experience with first aid for seizures, trauma, and loss of consciousness 
• Knowledge of client bill of rights in Minnesota Statutes 148F.165, and staff responsibilities in Minnesota Statutes 144.651 and 253B.03 

EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.