Behavioral Health Technician

Job Description: Behavioral Health Technician

Organization: Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA)

Website: www.norainc.org

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary

Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA), a nonprofit organization committed to promoting longterm

recovery and wellness through peer-based support and evidence-based treatment services, is

seeking an experienced and dynamic Behavioral Health Technician. This role will be responsible for

keeping order and security in the facility, monitoring the clients and assisting them with their needs and

expected to model recovery principles and prosocial behavior.

Key Responsibilities

● Monitoring the sign in/out book

● Monitoring all program activities and maintaining a record of them in the shift log book

● Advocating for client's daily necessities

● Answering residents' questions that do not demand a counselor's immediate attention

● Supervising clients as they complete daily chores

● Facilitating recreational activities for residents

● Monitoring telephone usage

● Collecting urine sample and breath tests from residents as needed

● Ensuring afterhours order and security at the facility

● Documenting any unusual incidents that occur during a shift to the Clinical Director

● Enforcing all program rules and regulations

● Driving clients to and from appointments (if applicable)

● Observing and documenting clients while they take medications

● Responsible for orienting new residents to the home and ensure that all policies and procedures are

explained to new residents

● Ensure that house meetings occur weekly and all residents are in attendance.

● Will be present in the home at least four days a week (dependent upon the individual’s schedule) to

ensure the house is free from alcohol and illicit substances, residents are following the Code of

Conduct, there are no prohibited items in the home, and to check on resident

● Responsible for examining the physical property four days a week, spending enough time at the

home to be ensure that residents are accounted for and do not need additional support, and the

house is free from substance use

● Responsible to be available in case any resident needs additional support or has a question.

● Responsible for helping monitor residents for any potential warning signs concerning the recurrence

of symptoms and refer them for more support

● Responsible to check in with the residents on a daily basis.

● Responsible to meet with residents at least weekly to discuss and document their recovery plans

● Responsible for ensuring that the safety equipment in the home is in working order

● Will be responsible for being on site whenever clients are present, including overnights and

weekends (dependent upon the individual’s schedule)

Qualifications

● If the applicant has a history of substance use, a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety is

required (actively working a program of recovery)

● Ability to maintain an orderly and constructive atmosphere and ensure the equitable treatment of

residents

● Ability to work independently without supervision

● Ability to be assertive and consistent in dealings with clients and cope effectively in crisis situations

● Basic knowledge of crisis intervention skills

Preferred Skills

● Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

● Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

● Health, dental, and vision insurance.

● Paid time off and holidays.

● Professional development opportunities.

Amount of Travel

● Minimal, mostly confined to the Ohio Area.

Salary Range

● This is a paid position and salary will be rated based on experience