Behavioral Health Technician (4pm-12:30am Friday-Sunday)

SHIFT: 4pm-12:30am

Schedule:Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 

This position requires transporting clients to and from our facility in Worcester to our facility in Leominster. 

Our mission, here at Blue Hills Recovery Center, is to provide evidence-based, individualized treatment in a compassionate, caring, and comfortable environment. Our team believes in empowering each person who walks through our doors. Whether you have a substance use or mental health disorder, we truly believe that you can grow into the best version of yourself. We offer a Day Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient, and additional Outpatient levels of care for substance use and mental health disorders. As a member of the Harmony Health family, we combine the staff-to-patient ratio of a small program with the clinical excellence of a larger one.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Assist with the supervision of clients in their daily activities.

·       Ensure that the clients follow the clinical schedule, and communicate any issues to the treatment team.

·       Transport clients (when applicable) as needed (Must have valid Driver's license) If it is part of your duties and you are eligible to drive you must:

·       Obey the rules of the department of motor vehicles, department of transportation, and all safety regulations put forth by the State.

·       Conduct vehicle and client safety checklists before transporting clients or utilizing the vehicle.

·       Make continuous rounds of the facility, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.

·       Seek out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.

·       Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the client are being upheld.

·       Communicate and/or resolve issues with housekeeping duties, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.

·       Assist with readying rooms and common areas for client admission and discharges.

·       Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.

·       Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.

·       Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.

·       Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.

·       Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.

·       Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.

·       Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to Facility Director.

·       Maintains safety of the physical environment.

·       Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.

·       Independently solve problems and follow through.

·       Functions independently in an treatment program environment.

·       Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

·       Required to maintain certification up to date CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Incident Reporting, Infection Control, Overdose Prevention, and Self-Administration of Medications (when applicable),

Education and Experience:

·       High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent two years work experience in a hotel, customer service, hospital, or treatment program setting.

·       A minimum of five years driving experience and a Valid driver’s license and clear

·       Experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field is preferred.