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Behavioral Health Technician

The Recovery Village Ridgefield
Ridgefield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Overview :

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

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional patient care givers like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions, and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at www.advancedrecoverysystems.com.

Recovery Village Ridgefield (RVR). With a detox facility in Vancouver, Washington and our inpatient facility in Ridgefield, Washington, The Recovery Village Ridgefield is an accredited adult rehab facility that delivers evidence–based, compassionate care for substance use disorders and co–occurring mental health conditions. This private 80–bed facility offers high–quality addiction care in the scenic setting of the Cascade Range. Serving all of the Pacific Northwest, The Recovery Village Ridgefield is a short drive from Portland and 30 minutes from Vancouver. Discover more at https : / / www.advancedrecoverysystems.com / centers / recovery–village–ridgefield /

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.
  • Advanced Recovery Systems 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.

    Salary : $1,500

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