Recovery Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Technician

Position Description :

Wasatch Crest is looking for a Mental Health Tech with excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.  Must be organized, proactive, flexible, and a team player. 

The Recovery Advocate will help with creating and maintaining a healing and supportive environment for our clients at the residential level of care.  Our clients are in treatment for a variety of reasons and present with various addiction and mental health struggles. Mental Health Technicians will help with maintaining healthy boundaries, foster support and build rapport with the clients to assist them in their growth and recovery.

Job Duties:

Monitoring residents' whereabouts, activity, and program compliance throughout shift.

Conduct inquiry searches, when necessary, for contraband.

Conduct inquiry and monitor for substance use including random UA's.

Know, understand, and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, Employee Handbook, and Resident Handbook.

Support client needs and provides support in the form of active listening.

Know and understand the needs of the population we serve and what resources you could offer that may be helpful to the resident.

Be aware and model appropriate personal and professional boundaries.

Provide consistent, outcome-oriented interventions.

Motivate residents toward positive behavior with neutral, objective, and respectful demeanor without escalating the situation.

Show empathy and patience when encountering challenging situations.

Assist with client groups, outings, activities, and transportation as needed.

Support other teams with medications, UAs, admissions, coordination, etc.

Perform UA’s and BAC’s, if needed
Complete shift notes and EHR documentation each day.
Support clinical in Recreational and Therapeutic groups and activities.

Adhere to all documentation requirements for state licensure and accreditation agencies.

Screen all facility visitors and adheres to sign in procedures.  Maintains client confidentiality.

Participate in routinely scheduled trainings.

Assist with other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Valid Utah driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.

Must pass background, random drug screening tests, TB test, and CPR certification.

Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.  Respects diversity.

Effective oral and written communication skills, including use of tools and technologies.

Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekends as needed.

Job Type:    Full-Time

Required education:  High school or equivalent

Required license or certification: 

Driver's License

CPR and First-Aid trained (will complete upon hiring, if needed)

Benefits:   Wasatch Crests offers a competitive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored healthcare package, Paid Time Off, On-site Meals included, a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm, and more.

Location: Heber, UT (20 min from SLC)

Starting Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour based on experience.