What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at The Recovery Village Ridgefield?
The Recovery Village Ridgefield is seeking professional Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team in Ridgefield, WA.
Starting Pay: $18-21 per hour Depending On Experience | Shift Differential: $2 Nights
We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives. When you join our team, you can expect:
- Competitive Starting Pay: $18-21/hr Depending on Experience
- Night Shift Differential: $2/hr
- Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
- Retirement: 401K match
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee
- Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
- Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
- And much more
Responsibilities:
The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) 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.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum 2 years patient care experience OR;
- 1 year patient care experience Associate's degree required OR;
- Alternatively, successful completion of the ARS training through the BHT I.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with adult patients (18 ) preferred.
- Good driving record that meets safety and company insurance standards preferred.
- CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.
Salary : $1,500
