Behavioral Health Technician PRN

Overview:

We are looking to add Behavioral Health Technicians at our Indianapolis, IN Facility!

PRN - All Shift (Days 7a-7p - Nights 7p-7a)

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

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.

Qualifications:

Associate 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 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 adults.

Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents

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.

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.

Full Time