Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Rehabilitation Technician Purpose is to Perform a wide variety of duties in support of therapeutic treatment of adults in a residential substance use and mental health rehabilitation program.

Reports to Program Director

• Assists staff as needed.
• Answers the telephone and greets visitors.
• Transports residents according to crew list and driving schedule.
• Monitors residents for behavioral patterns and reports observations to staff.
• Oversees client participation in recovery activities according to the daily program schedule.
• Records relevant activities in the log book.
• Supervises the self-administration of medication by residents and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Supervises random drug screens as directed.
• Completes admission and discharge duties as assigned.
• Regularly inspects, documents, and reports facility and vehicle problems to appropriate staff.
• Enforces program rules and agency policies.
• Distributes supplies to residents as assigned.
• Monitors facility, grounds, and vehicles to ensure safety and security.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Notifies pertinent staff of important information.
• Attends required meetings.
• Performs tasks and duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of agency’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to apply appropriate judgment and care in the performance of duties.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local health codes and standards.
• Remains in compliance with required qualifications, certifications, licenses, trainings, education, registration, etc.
• Acts as a liaison for the agency.
• Maintains accurate client records.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent skills
• Valid driver license with appropriate passenger endorsement
• Good driving record
• MUST pass background check and urine screen

Established in 1989, Synergy Treatment Center provides an effective 6 month to 1 year residential program to individuals who have a primary alcohol and drug and/or co-occurring problem and a desire to overcome their addiction. The name Synergy is derived from the Greek word synergos, meaning a combined action or operation. Synergy has formed synergos in the Memphis community by creating an extremely effective and necessary public-private partnership model. Synergy is licensed by the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to provide residential, outpatient, substance use and mental health services to adult men and women in need of treatment.

Company Description

Established in 1989, Synergy Treatment Center provides an effective 6 month to 1 year residential program to individuals who have a primary alcohol and drug and/or co-occurring problem and a desire to overcome their addiction. The name Synergy is derived from the Greek word synergos, meaning a combined action or operation. Synergy has formed synergos in the Memphis community by creating an extremely effective and necessary public-private partnership model. Synergy is licensed by the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to provide residential, outpatient, substance use and mental health services to adult men and women in need of treatment.