Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville Recovery Center provides a peaceful retreat for those looking to heal from addiction and mental illness. To ensure individualized care for all clients, our specialists work with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that best suits their specific wants and needs. Asheville Recovery Center is currently accepting applications for Behavioral Health Technicians. 

JOB DUTIES 

• Provide supervision and support to clients at Asheville Recovery Center
• Offer clients guidance about recovery using the 12-step model, Refuge Recovery, or other established models.
• Facilitating daily schedule of Asheville Recovery Center
• Conduct random urinalysis drug testing twice weekly and as outlined procedurally
• Monitor client’s presence through daily rounds
• Monitor all drug tests by observing samples being provided via same sex staff to client interaction
• Document all results of each sample provided and have the client sign and date the form used
• Report any unusual client behavior or suspicious activity to the Operations Director/ BHT Supervisor
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements
• Comply with all Asheville Recovery Center’s policies and procedures
• Adhere to established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures in handling all samples and supplies.
  Support daily tasks and operations as needed

• Help facilitate the first initial part of the intake process and procedure

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Able to maintain a head count of facility clients hourly
• Identify client needs, concerns, and/or problems
• Understanding Competency of hand washing and hygiene
• Provide support regarding rules, policies, and procedures
• Identify key personnel the client can access
• Explain and clarify daily schedules
• Identify the whereabouts of all clients
• Establish a “supportive” relationship
• Instill a sense of hope, purpose, and caring
• Give information and reinforcement regarding program expectations
• Identify difficulties with completing responsibilities
• Clarify confusion regarding program expectations
• Clarify program rules and policies
• Be aware of ALL program services and treatments
• Redirect inappropriate behaviors by clarifying expectations and policies
• Point out inappropriate behaviors that may be interfering with program expectations and responsibilities.
• Reinforce positive behaviors
• Review orientation handbook/manual
• Assess living environment and safety issues
• Ensuring program compliance
• Ensuring client is demonstrating motivation towards life change
• Ensuring every client is demonstrating behaviors that are a role model to others
• Document inappropriate behavior when necessary
• Make timely and accurate entries into the daily shift report
• Complete daily assignments/tasks as required and instructed by the supervisor
• Complete incident reports as needed
• Complete UA/BA on clients
• Searching client’s luggage, cars, personal belongings
• Ensure and promote a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment
• Provides crisis intervention to patients as needed
• Completes records as required
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performs the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, hear, use a telephone, drive an automobile and operate standard office equipment (computer, copier, fax machine). Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid Driver’s License

• Be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• 21 years of age
• Able to drive a 14-passenger van

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $18.00 per hour

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
  
• 2nd Shift availability 3:30pm-12:00am
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Asheville, NC 28804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location