Intake Behavioral Health Technician (F/T, P/T, or PRN)

Summary:

An essential role in the delivery of residential and outpatient treatment services. Direct care position with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment. Assists in the clinical and administrative teams to identify and serve client needs.

Address: 600 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Shift Options:

7:00am - 3:00pm OR 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Tuesday - Saturday - Full Time 40 hours per week

3:00pm - 11:00pm - 3-4 days per week - Weekends Mandatory

For our Per Diem openings you can work any shift 1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm or 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm- every week you can let the manager know what your availability is to pick up a shift you are interested in working.

Pay: $16.00/hour before shift differentials

Shift Differential Information:

1st Shift differentials: (Saturday and Sunday) $1.00 2nd Shift differentials: (Monday - Friday) $1.00 (Saturday and Sunday) $1.50

Why work with us?

Career Opportunities! There are job growth opportunities into Behavioral Health Technician Lead, Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor, Behavioral Health Technician Manager, Medical Technicians, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, Transportation Supervisor, Counselor Assistant, Counselor, LPN, Executive Director, and various other potential opportunities!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct client and facility searches in accordance with program policies and safety protocols, including body searches, contraband screening, and searches of client living areas.
• Position requires comfort with performing searches that may involve client nudity while maintaining professionalism, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Observe and document urine drug screenings in compliance with program requirements.
• Inspect and process personal belongings, mail, and items delivered by family members to ensure compliance with facility guidelines and prohibited-item policies.
• Monitor and maintain client property inventories, ensuring clients possess only approved items.
• Engage professionally with clients as needed to complete searches, admissions, interventions, and daily operations while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Maintain accurate and detailed client records, logs, and shift documentation; communicate pertinent information verbally and through written reports.
• Conduct mandatory bed checks according to department procedures and complete required reporting documentation.
• Assist with client interventions and support treatment goals as outlined in individual treatment plans.
• Monitor medication lines and assist with medication-related procedures as directed.
• Train and mentor new staff on unit procedures, program expectations, and facility operations.
• Assist with the cleanliness, organization, safety, and general upkeep of the facility.
• Participate in shift-change briefings, team meetings, and company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Education, & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Prefer behavioral health experience or general healthcare experience
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred