What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Per Diem position at Southern Maine Recovery?
Behavioral Health Technician - Per Diem
Southern Maine Recovery (Westbrook and Portland locations)
Schedule: Per Diem, Flexible Days, Flexible Hours
Active drivers license with no major violations in the past three years a must
About Us
Southern Maine Recovery (SMR) is a residential substance use center in Westbrook and Portland Maine. We are part of Guardian Recovery with partner facilities in the Greater Portland area, including Pine Tree. We specialize in treating substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to provide treatments and strategies that foster long-term recovery. We are dedicated to our mission and are looking for several Behavioral Health Technician staffers to join our team!
Your Role
The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is to provide support to clients living in, transitioning to, and being admitted to our residential program. The BHT position provides non-clinical, evidenced-based support services by performing tasks designed to assist clients in wellness and recovery to promote self-advocacy and assist the client in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, sobriety, and recovery goals.
Qualification Requirements:
- Candidates ideally have professional experience or informal personal experience in supporting individuals in substance use recovery.
- We prefer that candidates have certifications in this field, such as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) or Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aide (ADCA).
- Strong documentation skills, ideally an understanding of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Drivers license valid in the State of Maine is required.
- High school dipoma or equivalent required.
Responsibilities:
Here is a breakdown of the different categories of your work.
Client Support
- Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions, utilizing skills to meet client needs.
- Provides clients with information about the stages of recovery.
- Assists clients in determining steps for self-directed recovery.
- performs mentoring, problem-solving, encouragement, and support.
- Engages hard-to-reach clients, offering living proof of the transformative power of recovery.
- Provides feedback on recovery progress to clients.
- Medication administration
Community Programming
- Organizes and leads individual and group social and recreational activities.
- Supports healthy communication between clients and family members/support system during approved phone privileges.
- Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
Treatment Plan Support
- Supports clients' treatment plan through all phases of the organization's treatment process.
- Supports clients in utilizing appropriate learned coping mechanisms during moments of crisis.
Facility Maintenance and Logistics
- Monitors group room cleanliness after each activity.
- Maintains clean, properly supplied, and efficient work areas.
- Participates in shift turnover, ensuring continuity of care.
- Transport clients as needed.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21