What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Wood Violet Recovery?
Wood Violet Recovery – an affiliate of Sunshine Behavioral Health – aims to be a beacon of hope for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, just 45 minutes from Madison, we are a voluntary, residential substance use treatment program dedicated to transforming lives. Serving clients aged 18-65, we are a privately owned facility driven by our mission to turn every addiction story into one of sustainable sobriety. Our core values – passion, integrity, dedication, and service – inspire everything we do.
We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to assess client needs and monitor client behavior while in our treatment programs.
- You will be a part of creating the best first impression for our clients - from reaching out to confirm their arrival time, to processing their intake upon arrival, and beyond!
- You will be a part of the client care team by helping to coordinate treatment and executing daily programming!
SCHEDULE - 3RD SHIFT:
Two-Week Rotating Schedule:
Week 1: 5 x 8-hour shifts, 10:30pm-7:00am
Week 2: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 9:00pm-7:30am
This allows you to have every other weekend off!
SCHEDULE - 2ND SHIFT:
Two-Week Rotating Schedule:
Week 1: 5 x 8-hour shifts, 2:30pm-11pm
Week 2: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 12:30pm-11pm
This allows you to have every other weekend off!
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct client rounds according to state protocols and document appropriately.
- Read communication log at beginning of shift and complete their own summary and essential tasks contained therein by conclusion of shift.
- Complete new admission intake procedures according to Wood Violet Recovery policies on all new admissions (UA, belongings searches, and paperwork).
- Document daily progress in client charts. Overnight staff to document quantity and quality of sleep in progress notes.
- Administer detoxification protocols (completion of vital signs and rounds) on all detoxification clients.
- Transport clients to appointments, meetings etc.
- Monitor the needs and behaviors of clients; interact with clients and their families/significant others as needed and document such interactions.
- Continue to learn about alcohol and/or drug abuse and alcoholism and the principles of recovery.
- Assist and participate with on-site activities, support groups, outings and community meetings, as assigned.
- Recognize early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance; follow through and report immediately.
- Respond to emergencies and initiate action as required.
- Follow HIPAA Regulations.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
- Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification or willing to obtain.
- Experience, knowledge, or interest in chemical dependency and abuse.
- Two to three years’ experience in human services settings preferred.
- At least 1 year of sobriety if in recovery.
- Ability to pass criminal/caregiver background check.
Wood Violet Recovery is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
