Behavioral Health Technicians (Entry Level & Experienced!)

Want to start a career in the Addiction & Recovery field?
We are seeking candidates for our entry-level Behavioral Health Technician 1 position!

Great opportunity for students studying Addiction Medicine, Mental Health Counseling and Nursing to get work experience in the Behavioral Health field!

PRN positions are currently available.  Night shift differential!

12-hour shifts 7:00 to 7:00 (am and pm)

Pay begins at $16 per hour and goes up commensurate with experience!

Eligibility for promotion and pay increase after training program!

Openings available for candidates with previous experience as well!

(Min 2 years with HS Diploma, 1 year with degree)

The Recovery Village Palm Beach/Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The Behavioral Health Technician I is responsible for the observation and monitoring of patients in treatment and reporting duties as indicated. The Behavioral Health Technician I has basic knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment and will assist patients in a variety of patient activities to include gaining group process skills and assisting patient to gain insight.

Core Job Duties:

• Demonstrate ability to perform the following competencies:
  • Vitals
  • Urine Analysis Collection
  • Point of Care UDS
  • Intoximeter/Breathalyzer
  • Property Search
  • Pulse Oximeter
  • Client Photographs (external camera and uploading into EMR)
  • Handling Biohazard Waste
  • Handwashing
• Be sure that patient assignments and responsibilities are understood and in progress
• Observe and document the patient’s progress accurately
• Assist patients in gaining group process skills
• Address problem behaviors
• Create atmosphere in which self-disclosure is encouraged
• Adhere to time schedules
• Assist patients gain insight into problems
• Give patient a clear picture of where she stands with regard to progress toward recovery
• Enforce program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner
• Confront counter-productive behavior appropriately
• Bond with patients and elicit respect
• Adapt to different types of patients
• Assist nurses in taking vital signs & document in patient’s record. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
• Assist patient in managing outside stressors (legal, financial, vocational, etc.) according to the best interests of the patient’s progress in recovery as directed
• Other duties as assigned

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.