BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Time Wellness is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need with therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming.

TIME offers PHP, Day and evening IOP t so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them Be the great person they were always meant to be.

We are looking for behavioral health technicians who thrive in a team-based, client-centric environment. Is this you? Read on!

What we are looking for in a Behavioral Health Technician :

Time is seeking a high school graduate / GED level professional for the Behavioral Health Technician position. Behavioral Health Technician candidates must have at least twelve months experience working with people at any capacity and experience managing a client caseload.

Preferred experience working with adults with mental health and / or substance use issues. Canidates must be able to work effectively in a team setting and document all client interactions thoroughly.

Responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Technician :

• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Follows Infection guidelines at all times.
• Completes and forwards copy of Incident Reports and any other staff / risk issues immediately to director.
• Attend all TIME Wellness staff meetings and attend all mandatory In-services.
• Provide a safe therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• Provides supervision of self-administered medications.
• Oversee implementation of daily / weekly structure for community housing clients as developed by director of housing, Maintain a positive working relationship with TIME staff and consumers alike.
• Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to director.
• Monitor and observe clients behavior with documentation and count and keep track of all clients with documentation.
• End of shift reporting to director via email.
• Answer calls on company phone while on shift.
• Report any medical emergencies, elopements or ACA incidents to director immediately.
• Transport clients to outside activities, 12 step support groups, appointments, to and from airports and other facilities, using company van.
• Orientates new clients to the facility. Completing a complete housing intake packet and ensuring all documents are signed.
• Search new admissions belongings to ensure no contraband is brought into facility, and all valuables and medications are secured.
• Preparing residential apartments for new clients, ensuring cleanliness.
• To request and report any supplies needed at facility and residential facility to director.
• Ensure that all apartments are kept clean and cleaning when necessary.
• Follow ethical guide lines in accordance with the state of Tennessee.
• Keeping tech offices in a clean and neat order at all times.
• Provide safety checks at apartments and reporting any risks to director.
• Provide random searches at residential checking for contraband.
• Monitor transitional living clients curfews and they are abiding to rules.
• Trained and confident in taking blood pressure, hand washing and medication observation.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for a Behavioral Health Technician :

• Preferred experience working with adults with mental health and / or substance use issues.
• CPI and CPR / FA training highly desired

Why Join Time as a Behavioral Health Technician?

• Paid holidays
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Life / short-term / disability insurance
• Opportunity for professional advancement and growth
• Team-oriented work environment

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $15.00-16.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties :

Addiction Medicine

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Chattanooga, TN 37408 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Shift availability :
• All shifts
• All shifts

Work Location : One location

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