Behavioral Health Technician

We are looking to add Behavioral Health Technicians at our Palmer Lake, CO Facility! 

All shifts (Full Time, Part Time/PRN)

Pay Range is $18.00 to $22.00 plus night shift differential

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

Our mission is to help individuals break the chains of their addictions and related mental health issues.  We use medically based outcome-oriented treatment regimens that are informed by leading edge research.

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 is responsible for the observation and monitoring 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:

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• 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.
• Address problem behaviors as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• 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.

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. 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar patient care role preferred.
• In lieu of Associate degree, minimum two (2) years’ experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
• Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
• Adult Facilities: Prefer experience working with adults.
• Children and Adolescent Facilities: Prefer experience working with children and adolescents
• Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards
• Agency Affiliation Counselor license as required by State (e.g. Washington)
• Medication Technician/QMAP Certification, Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical (MA) preferred or as per state requirement.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

• Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
• Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee and eligible dependents.
• Employee Referral Bonus, you can earn up to $4000.
• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following your hire date.
• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our website! 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.