Behavioral Health Technician 12a-10a Friday-Sunday

Who We Are

STR Behavioral Health’s premier mental health and addiction treatment center located in Levittown. The programs we offer include detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care with licensed recovery housing. The approach at our treatment centers is firmly rooted in individualized, person-centered care to help clients uncover the “why” behind their disorders and help them build foundational relationships that help answer the “how” in moving forward. We work closely with every client to create personalized, high-quality treatment plans that cater to their specific needs and increase their chances of success. Our clinical team also meets regularly to adjust each treatment plan as the client progresses through treatment. Additionally, we work closely with each client’s family and other stakeholders to help people thrive in recovery.

Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12a-10a

What We Offer:

•        Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
•        Multiple Career Development Pathways
•        Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
•        PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
•        Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
•        100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
•        100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
•        100% Company Paid Life & ADD
•        401K with Company Match
•        Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
•        Generous Team Member Referral Program
•        Parental Leave

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) interact with clients throughout the shift, assists and supports clients with functionally needs.  Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. BHTs are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients’ status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting in the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s).

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:  Maintains frequent and close working relationships with program staff and facility team members throughout the organization.

Outside the organization:  Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

• Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities  

1. Collaborates with clinical team to determine/select appropriate interventions based on the needs of individual clients.
2. Actively participates and engages clients in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
3. Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.
   1. Conducts client drug screening, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzers, as necessary.
4. Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
5. Models effective table manners and small talk during mealtimes, focusing on engaging all clients.
6. Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
7. Therapeutically interacts with the client in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings, maintaining appropriate boundarie