Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician

Overview Location: Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852. Position: Full-Time Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, rotating weekend shifts. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior mental health or substance use treatment experience preferred. Responsibilities Assist in admitting new clients and orienting them to the program; provide information and answer questions. Serve as a liaison between clients and staff; report changes in clients’ physical or mental condition. Supervise clients with emphasis on safety and wellbeing. Manage client movement and whereabouts; ensure clients are monitored at all times. Assist with transport of clients in company vehicles as needed. De-escalate self-harm, intoxication-related, or other client problems (AMA related concerns). Participate in department and staff meetings; contribute to shift turnover and continuity of care. Coordinate with staff and other technicians to meet client needs; supervise meals and ensure proper waste disposal. Monitor cleanliness of group rooms after activities; maintain a logbook for continuity of care and hand off information at shift changes. Complete required trainings and participate in staff development activities. Supervise clients completing the program with emphasis on safety and wellbeing; reinforce program rules as needed and report infractions. Provide emotional support and refer clients to clinical staff for clinical issues. Complete health screenings and protocols (e.g., HCG screening, breathalyzer testing, pain screening) as applicable. Document incident reports timely and accurately; communicate with staff to promote quality client care. Collect urine drug screens (UA) as needed; conduct vital checks and suicide screenings per protocol. Observe and report safety and maintenance issues; interact with clients with professionalism and boundaries. Exercise sound professional judgment; seek assistance to manage client behavior when needed. Protect client privacy in accordance with GRNH, LLC policies and applicable laws; report privacy concerns without retaliation. Access protected health information only as necessary for job duties and share only with appropriate personnel. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience in supporting individuals in substance use recovery is preferred but not required. Ability to pass a background check and drug test is required. Completed GED or High School Diploma is required; additional education or certifications in mental health are preferred. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain/recertify after hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guardian Recovery