Behavioral Health Technician FT Days- *Sign On Bonus $500 & $2 Shift Diff.*

Company: Advanced Recovery Systems
Location: Ridgefield
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:We are looking to add a Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days!* Sign On Bonus $500*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $2.00 shift differentials!
• $500 Sign On Bonus Available!
• Free Teladoc!
• Insurance starts the 1st of the following month!
• 401(k), medical, dental, and generous vacation time!Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.
  Our mission is to help individuals break the chains of their addictions and related mental health issues. We use medically based outcome-oriented treatment regimens that are informed by leading edge research.
  Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.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.OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES:
    • Encourage patient to maintain Recovery post-discharge
    • Ability to work with diverse personalities.
    • Understand and apply the program's clinical philosophy
    • Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
    • Accept constructive criticism and utilize supervision and feedback for professional growth.
    • Address problems noted by supervisor
    • Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
    • Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility
    • Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs
    • Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the team and organization.
    • Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
    • Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
    • May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee's certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
    • May provide for transportation of patients.
    • During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
    • Other duties as assigned.
      Qualifications:COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
      Advanced Recovery Systems requires all employees who work in any facility or office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
      • Associate's Degree in a health related field required and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
      • In lieu of Associate's Degree, minimum three (3) years experience in BHT or similar patient care role required and/or completed the requirements of the BHT1 training within ARS and High School Diploma.
      • Adult Facilities: Experience working with adults.
      • Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prfer experience working with children & adolescents (NGV Only).
      • Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards.
      • Agency Affiliation Counselor License (WA State), Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA) preferred or as required by state.
      • CPR Certification
      • Standard First Aid Certification
        We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.
        Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders 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.#CB

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