Behavioral Health Technician - FT

Job Description

Job Description

Serenity for Life is a women's residential program. We provide a safe, relaxing environment while offering residents the tools and support needed to manage their substance use and co-occurring disorders. The numerous outdoor adventures allow the residents to learn new activities, reduce stress, improve sleep, build self-confidence, and develop long-lasting friendships. We are looking for team members who have a passion for the behavioral health field, enjoy outdoor adventures, and value open communication, teamwork, innovation, and creativity.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for providing a safe, structured, closely supervised living environment. This position works in cooperation with the clinical team in ensuring best practices are in accordance with agency standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the intake process by inventorying client belongings and obtaining UA and breath samples
• May assist with vital signs
• Perform rounds at designated time schedules (approximately once per every hour worked) and documents observations of client behavior
• Anticipate and respond to client needs
• Share client observations, concerns, and/or needs with medical/clinical team
• Escort clients to events outside of the agency such as outdoor adventures, appointments, and to/from the airport or another facility
• Abide by "Vehicle Safety Emergency Policy and Procedures," including reporting any vehicle maintenance or concerns to direct supervisor
• Assist with referral and discharge resourcing and planning
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings
• Ensure that the facility is always clean and neat
• Provide service coordination and case management if CAT/CAS
• Provide skill-based education if CAT/CAS
• At the beginning of every week, provide a "Laundry Sign-Up" sheet for clients to add their information if they want to participate.
• Perform common room checks for drug or alcohol related items during idle time (e.g. evenings after clients are asleep).
• Other duties as assigned/required

Qualifications and Preferences:

• One to two years of relevant experience is preferred

Licensure/Certification/Other:

• Valid Colorado driver's License
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (BLS & CPR)
• QMAP certified

Certifications to be acquired within 30 to 60 days of employment

• ServSafe - Food Handler certified - to be acquired within 60 days of hire

Schedule:

Nights only available