Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Purpose Statement:

Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those

battling substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder.

Also specializing in those needing Intensive Residential Treatment Services.

Job Duties (not limited to):

• Demonstrates appropriate attendance with a grace of 1 shift per month
• Demonstrate leadership qualities among colleagues
• Assist with grocery order
• Assist with staff training
• Report consistent standards for all Behavioral Health Technicians
• Attend monthly Supervisor meetings
• Maintain current knowledge of house and client activities.
• Plan work tasks to coincide with programming requirements.
• Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including client rights and confidentiality.
• Complete and assisting counselor with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
• Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
• Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
• Administer client medications an documents accordingly.
• Documentation of client information in the communications log and completion of other forms.
• Clearly understanding the program mission and how his/her work integrates with and advances the goals of the program.
• Objectively document client related topics in client files and communication logs.
• Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets/forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
• Launder agency linen and miscellaneous items as needed.
• Keep co-workers informed of all appropriate developments.
• Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed.
• Participate in rotational and/or off - shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
• Able to work additional hours/off - shift as needed.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities).

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete a background study.
• Must know and understand the implications of 245G, sections 245A.65, 626.557, and 626.5572, and Chapter 260E.
• Must be eighteen years old. CPR and 1st Aid certified or willing to participate in courses provided by NBH.
• Must have a valid MN driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research.
• Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• Previous experience in human services and/or healthcare environments as related to position responsibilities. Direct client care experience with chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation.

Northstar Behavioral Health Network Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including: Medical Insurance, HSA, Dependent Care, 401k & Company match, Dental, Vision, Short and long term disability, EAP, 1.5 time on worked holidays, and Paid Time off.