Behavioral Health Technician

Description

Behavioral Health Technician - GateHouse Treatment
Nashua, NH

About GateHouse Treatment

GateHouse Treatment is part of a nationally recognized group of drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers with facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment methods, including sober living facilities. Our philosophy of customized recovery plans includes cutting-edge and traditional, evidence-based treatment methods provided by professionals with unparalleled dedication and compassion. We treat the whole client, not just the disease.

Growth Opportunity in Healthcare

Are you an individual who is interested in starting a career as a Recovery Support Specialist? Few professions are more satisfying than one where you can play an active role in helping individuals overcome their substance abuse disorder and addiction. If you are interested in helping people through one of the toughest times of their lives and get excited at the thought of seeing them reach their goal of sobriety, then you need to speak to the staff at GateHouse Treatment.

As a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), you will observe client behavior, monitor clients throughout non-clinical hours, and report to the clinical staff and management. You will also participate in the day-day operations of the facility. The main priority of Recovery Support Services staff is to make sure that clients remain safe at all times.

What You'll Do

• Observe and report client issues outside of clinical hours
• Complete a written report following each shift
• Observe the distribution of the medication to clients
• Navigate through company HER/EMR for intakes and notes
• Supervise UA and BAC
• Participate in client and property searches
• Transport clients to and from clinical appointments
• Manage client safety
• Teach life skills, including social interaction, to clients
• Attend group meetings
• Help clients with home duties, including cooking, cleaning, and other responsibilities
• Establish healthy relationships with clients

Requirements

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• High-school diploma (preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of the behavioral health treatment industry (preferred)
• Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record

Expertise

• Integrity - The position requires being honest and ethical.
• Analytical Thinking - You'll have to analyze info/data and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to Detail - The position thrives on details; you'll need to be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - You'll need to be reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfill work obligations.
• Stress Tolerance - You'll have to be comfortable accepting constructive criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, 40+ hours per week OR part-time, up to 30 hours per week.
• 1st shift available.
• Shifts may fall on weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be available by phone after hours.
• Must be available to communicate with clients during times of stress.
• Must be able to separate personal issues from work issues to ensure healthy relationships with clients.
• All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.