BHT Medication Technician

We are seeking a BHT Medication Technician to join our team!

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.

Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.

The Behavioral Health Medication Technician is responsible for reading and understanding a medication order while monitoring the client’s self-administration of medication. The Behavioral Health Medication Technician should also be able to retrieve, store and dispose of medication properly. This role will also provide observation 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:

Job Duties:

• Obtains and records patient vital signs.
• Observe and record patient self-administration of medication.
• Maintains a filing system for various company functions.
• Assists with projects from other departments as necessary.
• Address problem behavior as needed through verbal de-escalation techniques.
• 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.
• 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.
• Encourage patients to maintain Recovery post-discharge
• Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy
• Communicate all urgent matters with immediate supervisor.
• Maintain good communication, both written and verbal.
• Assist nurses during intake as well as taking vital signs and weights. Notify nurse of any abnormalities
• May provide for additional holistic activities as per employee’s certification (i.e. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Meditation, etc.).
• May provide for transportation of patients.
• During State of Emergency, ensures appropriate Behavioral Health Technician staffing levels are maintained at all times and may be required to remain onsite throughout the State of Emergency period.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 3 / 12-hour shifts 

Urgently Hiring: FT Days (7a-7p)

What we offer:

• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire
• Matching HSA - up to $1500/yr contribution from the company to your HSA.
• 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation time!
• Employee Referral Bonus - you can earn up to $4000.

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

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• Associate’s Degree and minimum one (1) year experience in BHT or similar role required.
• In lieu of Associate’s Degree, minimum two (2) years experience in BHT or similar patient care role required.
• Successful completion of the ARS Medication Technician training.
• 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.
  

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.