Behavioral Health Technician - Sobering Center

Behavioral Health Technician-Sobering Center

Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time non-exempt Behavioral Health Technician. Available shifts are Monday-Friday 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am including holidays and weekend rotation. The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct supervision of the Sobering Center clients in treatment. Behavioral Health Technicians work directly with the clients supervising all activities. Behavioral Health technicians are needed for direct client supervision 24 hours and 7 days per week. All Behavioral Health Technicians are expected to work closely with all Medical and other Sobering Center staff to ensure clients receive comprehensive substance abuse treatment services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

It is the duty and responsibility of the Behavioral Health Technician to:

·       conduct initial screening, assessment, intake and discharge plan as needed

       enter data into data collection system as needed

·       monitor Guest to ensure a safe environment for Guest;

·       wash and issue guest clothing and toiletries

·      prepare and maintain guest’s bedding

·       prepare and issue snacks to guest

·       conduct outreach van patrol

·       keep the facility sanitized/cleaned at all times

·       exercise therapeutic communication skills;

·       take steps to de-escalate distressed Guest;

·       observe and document guest behavior accordingly

·       monitor Guest’ physical well-being;

·       oversee the facility when there are no professional staff on duty;

·      receive and pass verbal and written feedback about guest activity and behaviors to Medical and other Sobering Center staff as requested;

·       complete all Incident Reports prior to the end of scheduled shift as required by Incident Policy and Procedure;

·       complete client bed checks every 20 minutes or as requested by Program Manager and complete required documentation via email during night runs;

·       complete facility security rounds and ensure all doors and gates are locked and secured when appropriate;

·       submit shift reports to Program Manager throughout shift via email as requested;

·       contact Program Manager in the event of a fire or evacuation of the facility as required;

·       perform property searches on all new Guest as requested (NO CAVITY SEARCH);

·       assist with other program functions as requested by Program Manager including but not limited to transportation of Guest and monitoring of the front desk;

·       perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·      High school diploma or equivalent

·      Valid LA Driver’s License

·      2 years of Behavioral Health Tech in Acute Psych and substance abuse treatment experience

·      Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

·      CPI de-escalation training knowledge

     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·     Bachelor’s Degree

·     3 plus years of Behavioral Health Tech experience in Acute Psych

·      Knowledge of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous principles

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.