Med Tech / BHT

Overview

 

 

We are seeking a Medication Aide or Certified Medication Technician to join our team!

Schedule 7am to 3pm OR 3pm to 11pm Monday thru Friday

 

Join Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS), an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional nurses like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions, and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

 

At The Recovery Village (TRV), we provide a sanctuary for individuals seeking recovery. Nestled in the serene community of Umatilla, just an hour from Orlando, TRV offers a stress-free environment where we deliver top-quality treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, eating disorders, and other mental health issues. The site was carefully chosen for its unparalleled beauty and tranquility, providing a haven far from the pressures of everyday life. TRV is minutes away from the entrance to Ocala National Forest, offering a serene and idyllic space to find inner peace. Discover more about TRV at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com/centers/the-recovery-village.

 

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

 

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Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Medication Technician is responsible for reading and understanding a medication order while monitoring the client’s self-administration of medication. The Behavioral Health Medication Technician should also be able to retrieve, store and dispose of medication properly. This role will also provide observation of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated and contributes to the welfare of the organization and assists patients in a variety of patient activities. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

 

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

 

JOB DUTIES:

• Obtains and records patient vital signs.
• Observe and record patient self-administration of medication.
• Maintains a filing system for various company functions.
• Assists with projects from other departments as necessary.
• Address problem behavior as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Communicate and enforce facility program rules and ensure compliance in a firm but fair and professional manner.
• Communicate patient behavior with immediate supervisor and clinical team as appropriate.
• Adhere to time schedules
• Maintain healthy and professional boundaries with patients and staff
• Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear, accurate and legible.
• Keep clinical records secure at all times.
• Encourage patients to maintain Recovery post-discharge
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
• Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
• Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
• Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
• May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
• May provide for transportation of patients.
• During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

 

• Pay: Competitive pay rates
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee.
• Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program you can earn up to $4,000

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar role required.
• In lieu of Associate’s Degree, minimum two (2) years experience in BHT or similar patient car