What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at ADDICTION AND MENTAL?
Would you find fulfillment in being an integral part of the journey for adolescents seeking hope and recovery by providing primary support during overnight hours? The PRN Overnight Awake position at Foothills (Ellenboro, NC) might be the perfect fit for you!
Located on a 94-acre working horse farm, Foothills serves 14-year-old to 17-year-old male adolescents and their families. We provide an enriching and experiential program that helps young people improve their lives. Using a holistic approach, our team supports clients on their path to self-love, self-acceptance, and self-awareness.
Responsibilities :
- Remain alert overnight at all times while our adolescent clients are asleep in case of late-night emergencies or client needs arising
- Provide the highest level of physical and emotional safety to our clients
- Work as part of a treatment team in order to provide clients with the highest level of clinical care
- Implement coping strategies and emotional regulation skills with our clients as needed during the overnight shift
- Provide behavior management and crisis intervention to clients as situations arise
- Monitor our adolescent client's safety in accordance with program procedures and roles
- Report information about any client movement via email to team and in person to guides before leaving shift
- Conduct visual checks of clients every 15 minutes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our clients
- Develop a positive rapport with our clients, staff and local emergency services
- Maintain written and / or electronic client records in accordance with regulations
- Carry out necessary protocol for level watches throughout the night
Minimum Qualifications :
Red Oak Recovery does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Red Oak Recovery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
