Aliya Health Group is a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers known for diverse, evidence-based programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum of care, we provide clients the tools needed to build a life in recovery that’s enjoyable, fulfilling, and hopeful. Our nationally accredited treatment centers include Vogue Recovery Center, Footprints to Recovery, Royal Life Centers, and South Coast Behavioral Health.

Position: Behavioral Health Technician | Vogue Recovery Center - Las Vegas, NV | Shift: Per Diem

The Behavioral Health Technician monitors clients, transports them for treatment, communicates and documents all occurrences, and helps to provide a safe, caring environment in which the clients can recover. Behavioral Health Technicians spend more direct time with the clients than any other position, and as such, are the lead role models in helping the clients to rebuild new lives. Requires maintaining a positive, productive attitude, even when clients may be argumentative or non-compliant.

Job Duties: Behavioral Health Technician

• The Behavioral Health Technician monitors/supervises clients at all times. IE: Recovery Community, 12-step meetings, gym, outside activities, Outpatient Clinic, wherever and whenever you are in the presence of active program participants.
• The Behavioral Health Technician ensures that clients adhere to facility rules. Guidance and assurance of program guidelines and requirements at the RC & RF, and wherever and whenever in the presence of active program participants.
• The Behavioral Health Technician assists with Support & Intervention - verbally supports clients as needed in times of confusion, discontent, and disappointment, helping them to understand the value of the treatment experience while maintaining appropriate boundaries. De-escalation of situations through nonviolent crisis interventions and personal commitment to their wellbeing.
• The Behavioral Health Technician Transports clients and/or staff to and from a variety of destinations at the direction and discretion of your immediate supervisor or designee.
• The Behavioral Health Technician completes Record Keeping/Documentation – daily shift reports, client behavioral incidents and any consequences given to clients or turned in to staff, maintenance needs, forms, or documents used by Vogue Recovery Center in the course of a treatment episode.
• The Behavioral Health Technician performs inventory on office supplies and food shops as needed. Making sure all supplies are kept adequately stocked and being certain to inform appropriate parties when supplies are low.
• The Behavioral Health Technician completes computer filing into the electronic medical records 
• The Behavioral Health Technician prepares rooms/units for new clients - When a client discharges treatment, his/her unit must be prepared for the next client, including but not limited to laundry, bedding, sanitizing all areas, and cleaning the refrigerator.
• The Behavioral Health Technician performs routine facility maintenance as needed. IE: change lightbulbs, air filters etc.
• The Behavioral Health Technician helps maintain a clean facility by being sure that all trash is emptied, staff areas are kept clean and tidy, and outside facility areas are kept debris-free, IE: cigarette butts, fallen fruit, cups, or any other items not in their appropriate place. General housekeeping as needed.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record, as determined by Vogue’s insurance carrier
• Ability to operate a 15-passenger van
• Must be 25 years of age (a requirement in order to drive company vans)
• Knowledge of Windows, basic email, Microsoft Word, timekeeping software, and basic computer navigational skills
• Ability to write professional correspondence and reports free from grammatical and spelling mistakes
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret emails, letters, policies, procedures, etc
• Shift Flexibility
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Team player
• Professional and/or personal experience with substance abuse treatment is highly preferred
• High level of patience
• Active CPR and First Aid certification are required (may be provided by Vogue)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Employees will regularly be required to drive a passenger van. Employees may be required to be exposed to outside elements for prolonged periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.