BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - 24 HRS/WK, 4P-8P

Job Description

Responsibilities

As we look back on Pride Institute’s almost -year history of providing our clients with an inclusive and accepting place for recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance abuse, sexual health and mental health, we realize that Pride Institute’s services and advocacy are needed now more than ever! Our Residential Treatment Center (RTC) staff in Eden Prairie and our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) staff in Uptown Minneapolis understand the issues the LGBTQIA+ community face, and our mission is to give clients the tools needed for addiction and mental health recovery.

For the past four years, Pride Institute has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. We have also been honored by the MINNESOTA’S Best STAR TRIBUNE READERS’ CHOICE survey every year since its inception in 1 with the silver award in the Recovery / Treatment Center category.

We strive to provide the best client-centered care by employing and developing highly qualified staff trained in working specifically with the LGBTQIA+ community and dedicated to service excellence.

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In addition to our clinical team, made up of counselors, mental health clinicians, and therapists, our RTC also employs an experienced nursing / tech team who provide / 7 compassionate medical care to our residential clients and ensure that our clients feel safe during their time with us.

Our Nurses and Behavioral Health Techs epitomize teamwork and service excellence.

We are always looking for hard-working and dependable Behavioral Health Technicians with a passion for helping people focus on their recovery.

We are currently looking for a regular full-time ( hours per week) Tech for our 4p - 8p evening shift.

Our Techs are instrumental in ensuring client safety and compliance with our program rules and guidelines. Our Techs are fair, firm and consistent in their approach to each client and are able to establish appropriate boundaries in all client interactions.

They communicate effectively with each other and the rest of our interdisciplinary treatment team regarding client response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives, and they work in collaboration with all staff in planning for discharge and follow-up care.

Ideal Tech candidates possess :

• Knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health issues or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of therapeutic milieu management techniques or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge and training in CPR and First Aid or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of step (and similar) programs or willingness to learn
• Qualities of reliability and dependability and a commitment to do what they say they are going to do
• Effective Human Relations skills including the ability to recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, and non-judgmental terms;
• the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to use good judgment to solve problems;
• the ability to maintain confidentiality; the ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively with clients and co-workers;

and the ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver's license is required
• One year work experience in a mental health / psychiatric and / or chemical dependency treatment setting preferred
• Must maintain compliance with all facility annual competencies, as well as CPR and First Aid
• Must be able to pass / clear the MN DHS Background Study and must pass a UA drug test
30+ days ago