2nd Shift Behavioral Health Technician

Sage Recovery Villa - Austin, 78653

Part-time/Full-time

Job Summary

Sage Recovery Villa is a 15-bed, 35-day residential treatment center for adults, specializing in the treatment of mental health and substance use recovery. This luxury treatment center is located on 24-acres of countryside estate, just east of Austin, in Manor, TX.

Description: Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for around-the-clock supervision and care of clients, maintaining client adherence to treatment and focus on non-clinical treatment goals. They will monitor self-administration of medications and urinalysis collection as needed, document observation of client behavior, and maintain a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment that encourages and supports clients in their recovery. This is for the 2nd shift here at the Villa.

Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician

Reports to: House Manager

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Monitors and documents client behavior and activity during shift; observes for signs of injury, illness, emotional distress, or other conditions requiring medical attention; communicates client status to clinical team and incoming technicians
• Provides client orientation upon admission
• Supervises client adherence to programming schedule
• Conducts routine client and property screens as well as daily safety and compliance inspections
• Collects client UA samples
• Monitors client self-administration of medication; maintains medication records and inventory
• Leads daily house meeting to facilitate discussion and conflict resolution of the milieu
• Transports clients to and from recovery meetings and scheduled outings
• Document completion and scanning, insurance claim submission, and additional administrative tasks
• Light housekeeping
• Related tasks as assigned by Residential Services Manager
• Exhibits an open-mind approach to support client focus on recovery and utilization of coping skills
• Maintains a safe, healthy, clean and positive environment for clients and staff; exhibits model behavior for other technicians, demonstrating self-control and sound judgement at all times
• Applies crisis intervention techniques per company guidelines in stressful, volatile situations with or between clients
• Follows emergency protocol and procedures, initiating if necessary
• Maintains professional boundaries with staff/clients and upholds client confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Maintains punctuality, reliability, and shows consistency
• Upholds the mission, values, policies and spirit of Sage Recovery Villa

Special Skills:

• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office/Outlook preferred
• Working knowledge of substance use and mental health, including an understanding of 12-Step and 12-Step alternative programming  
• Experience in a recovery environment or field a bonus

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20lbs at a time
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to drive a passenger van 
• Must be comfortable holding boundaries with clients

Qualifications & Education:

• High-school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in residential treatment environment, a plus
• Interest and/or knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health
• Valid Texas driver's license and clean driving record

Hours & Compensation:

This is an hourly position. Occasional flexibility in schedule is helpful to help with coverage. Extra hours available during those times.

• Full-time 40- and 32-hour positions available with some opportunity for additional/overtime hours as needed
• Multiple shifts available with some flexibility of days worked: 7a-3p; 3p-11p; 11p-7a

Benefits:

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits (full-time only)
• Health Care Spending Account (full-time only)
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Two Professional Development and Training days provided each year

Work Remotely

• No