Behavioral Health Technician - Inner Haven Wellness

Company Description:

Inner Haven Wellness is an eating disorder treatment provider serving adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults with locations in Neenah and Madison, Wisconsin. Inner Haven Wellness delivers both Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programming. Drawing from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inner Haven’s local multidisciplinary treatment teams place significant emphasis on skill development and practice to empower individuals on their recovery journey. The program's flexibility allows clients to pursue healing in a way that meets their unique circumstances and needs.

Inner Haven Wellness is JCAHO accredited and is in-network with most major insurance providers as well as local Wisconsin insurance providers.

We believe that everyone has an inner haven inside. A place we can go to access the tools for wellness. Sometimes we just need help finding it. Our passionate treatment teams help adolescents and adults suffering with eating disorders navigate their recovery journey. We would love for you to join us!

You can learn more about our mission, culture, and approach to treatment by visiting our website at www.innerhavenwellness.com

Position Description:

The Behavioral Health Tech is an integral multidisciplinary team player at Inner Haven Wellness. Techs are involved in multiple areas of a client’s daily experience in treatment, as seen below in specific duties. This position supports adolescent clients and their families in our adolescent IOP program.

Duties:

• Responsible for supporting clients while in program including during meals and while in the milieu.
• Serve as mentor, model and recovery coach to clients.
• Complete required documentation on client’s participation in meals and groups as needed.
• Maintain positive & supportive attitude even during potentially challenging interactions with clients or families.
• Attend required training on eating disorders provided by the program to maintain high quality care.
• Help clients build relationships with other clients in the milieu and socialize appropriately.
• Partner with the treatment team to carry out assigned tasks related to client’s treatment plan.
• Help clients de-escalate and ground themselves as needed, alert clinical team members
• Model mindful eating with flexibility in regards to food choices. Eating adequately and at an appropriate pace with clients. Keeping meal conversations engaging and light, offering support as needed.
• Providing feedback to clients as needed regarding meal/snack options and portions. Assisting them to make sure their nutritional needs are met.
• Monitoring safety or bathrooms as needed.
• Greet visitors, conduct admissions or provide tours of the program as needed.
• Help to set up, food prep and clean up meals and snacks. Help maintain a neat and orderly milieu.
• Assistant in maintaining a positive and recovery-oriented environment for staff and clients.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in eating disorders or behavioral health is advantageous.
• Interest in learning about behavioral health treatment for mood, anxiety, and eating disorders.

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