Future Opportunity - Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Tech

The Behavioral Health Tech is an integral multidisciplinary team player at Inner Haven Wellness. Techs are involved in multiple areas of a client's daily experience in treatment, as seen below in specific duties.

Duties:

• Responsible for supporting clients while in program including during meals and while in the milieu.
• Serve as mentor, model and recovery coach to clients.
• Complete required documentation on client's participation in meals and groups as needed.
• Maintain positive & supportive attitude even during potentially challenging interactions with clients or families.
• Attend required training on eating disorders provided by the program to maintain high quality care.
• Help clients build relationships with other clients in the milieu and socialize appropriately.
• Partner with the treatment team to carry out assigned tasks related to client's treatment plan.
• Help clients de-escalate and ground themselves as needed, alert clinical team members.
• Model mindful eating with flexibility in regards to food choices. Eating adequately and at an appropriate pace with clients. Keeping meal conversations engaging and light, offering support as needed.
• Providing feedback to clients as needed regarding meal/snack options and portions. Assisting them to make sure their nutritional needs are met.
• Monitoring safety or bathrooms as needed.
• Greet visitors, conduct admissions or provide tours of the program as needed.
• Help to set up, food prep and clean up meals and snacks. Help maintain a neat and orderly milieu.
• Assistant in maintaining a positive and recovery-oriented environment for staff and clients.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in eating disorders or behavioral health is advantageous.
• Interest in learning about behavioral health treatment for mood, anxiety, and eating disorders

Wage: Depending on experience $21 - $23 per hour