Behavioral Health Technician (All shifts)
Job Description
At the Orlando Recovery Center (ORC), we offer a full continuum of care for individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, as well as a holistic and comprehensive approach to co-occurring disorders. Our 93-bed facility in Central Florida is dedicated to providing medical detox, primary residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and aftercare services. Nestled near the picturesque shores of beautiful Lake Ellenor, ORC offers a serene environment for healing and growth. Discover more about ORC at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/orlando-recovery-center.
Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment
Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:
Core Job Duties
- Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
- Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
- Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Adhere to time schedules
- Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
- Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
- Keep clinical records secure at all times.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
- In lieu of Associate’s degree, minimum two (2) years experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
- Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
- Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with Children and Adolescent Facilities
- Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards
- Agency Affiliation Counselor license as required by State (e.g. Washington)
- Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical (MA) preferred or as per state requirement.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification
We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.
- Matching HSA – up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
- Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee and eligible dependents.
- Employee Referral Bonus, you can earn up to $4000.
- Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following your hire date.
- 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website!
The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO
We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.