Behavioral Health Technician

Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Canterbury
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Tech Residential Treatment FacilityCanterbury, NH

Granite Recovery Center is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician provides direct support to the clients and the Clinical/Operations Team at the facility. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for monitoring and documenting self-administration of medication and observing, collecting, and testing urine samples submitted by clients in accordance with policy and procedure. A Behavioral Health Technician is required to fill out the required forms for the testing, report positive test results, and submit forms accurately and in a timely manner.Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and support to clients at the residential treatment center.
• Assist and monitor self-administration of medication.
• Offer clients guidance about recovery using the 12-step model.
• Conduct random urinalysis drug testing 2-3x weekly and as outlined procedurally.
• Monitor all drug tests by observing samples being provided via same sex staff to client interaction.
• Document all results of each sample provided and have client sign and date the form used.
• Maintain records of urine submissions, and client data related to self-administration of medication.
• Contact the Clinical Director and residential director immediately should a conflict arise regarding U/A process or self -administration of medication process.
• Report any unusual client behavior or suspicious activity to the Clinical Director and Residential Director.
• Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Adhere to established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures in handling all samples and supplies. Qualifications and Education Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED with
  • 6 months behavioral health experience, preferred.
  • Valid Drivers License.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Current Certification in self administration of medication procedures and related training requirements, provided by the facility
  • Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
    Benefits:
    • Competitive salary
    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
    • Generous paid time off accrual
    • Excellent growth and development opportunities
    • Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemicHere is what you can expect from us:Granite Recovery Center is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve.Granite Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veterans status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
      
      
      
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