Behavioral Health Technician (PRN) - Blue Hills Recovery

Per Diem position with the ability to help cover all shifts 8am-4:30pm, 4pm-12:30am, and 12am-8:30am (mostly evenings and nights)

Must have a valid driver's license.

This position requires transporting clients to and from our Leominster site to our Clinic location at 474 Grove St, Worcester, MA 01605

Our mission, here at Blue Hills Recovery Center, is to provide evidence-based, individualized treatment in a compassionate, caring, and comfortable environment. Our team believes in empowering each person who walks through our doors. Whether you have a substance use or mental health disorder, we truly believe that you can grow into the best version of yourself. We offer a Day Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient, and additional Outpatient levels of care for substance use and mental health disorders. As a member of the Harmony Health family, we combine the staff-to-patient ratio of a small program with the clinical excellence of a larger one.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Assist with the supervision of clients in their daily activities.

·       Ensure that the clients follow the clinical schedule, and communicate any issues to the treatment team.

·       Transport clients (when applicable) as needed (Must have valid Driver's license) If it is part of your duties and you are eligible to drive you must:

·       Obey the rules of the department of motor vehicles, department of transportation, and all safety regulations put forth by the State.

·       Conduct vehicle and client safety checklists before transporting clients or utilizing the vehicle.

·       Make continuous rounds of the facility, rooms, and grounds, to ensure overall safety.

·       Seek out contraband, and reports any suspicions or findings immediately to their supervisor.

·       Proactive in ensuring that the rules of the facility and the rights of the client are being upheld.

·       Communicate and/or resolve issues with housekeeping duties, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.

·       Assist with readying rooms and common areas for client admission and discharges.

·       Fosters a supportive environment for clients that follows ethical treatment.

·       Seeks corrective criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.

·       Reports to work per their assigned schedule & maintains acceptable overall attendance.

·       Promotes a favorable/positive work atmosphere that is based on a team mentality.

·       Completes all required trainings, and attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.

·       Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected and unexpected changes in the work environment.

·       Reports (personal/within the facility) suspected illnesses of contagious diseases to Facility Director.

·       Maintains safety of the physical environment.

·       Communicates all grievances, incidents, reports suspected Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, or Exploitation, safety issues or breaches to Supervisor.

·       Independently solve problems and follow through.

·       Functions independently in an treatment program environment.

·       Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

·       Required to maintain certification up to date CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Incident Reporting, Infection Control, Overdose Prevention, and Self-Administration of Medications (when applicable),

Education and Experience:

·       High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent two years work experience in a hotel, customer service, hospital, or treatment program setting.

·       A minimum of five years driving experience and a Valid driver’s license and clear

·       Experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse/psychiatric setting or human services field is preferred.