Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Lead Behavioral Health Technician

Mountainside Treatment Center 

187 South Canaan Road, Canaan, CT 06018

About the Position:

Mountainside is looking for a qualified and highly motivated individual to join our Third Shift Team. The Mountainside Treatment Center staff member is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for all Mountainside staff, clients, visitors and vendors. Our ideal candidate is one who has knowledge of recovery and one who personifies Mountainside's core values. 

Schedule:

Thursday - Sunday: 9:00 pm - 7:30 am

Your Role:

• Complete miscellaneous projects (testing and researching cameras, fix badge readers, radios, vape detectors, compiling documentation, fixing gates)
• Completes video review and report for incidents when required
• Ensure luggage search and bed check audits are conducted
• Ensure all night shift staff attend the daily huddle.
• Oversee night operations, maintaining smooth workflows by regularly checking in with all zones and serving as the primary point of contact on campus.
• Assist with onboarding and provide training support to new hires to ensure a successful transition into their roles.
• Monitor and document change in medical and psychological status and report to nurse on duty
• Monitor and document all client activity and behavior and report all findings and concerns to shift supervisor
• Monitor and document client’s attendance at open gym
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as appropriate
• Perform waived testing: Utox and pregnancy test
• Perform EKG on clients as necessary
• Encourage clients to participate in groups, meetings, and other program activities as medically appropriate
• Ensure the campus is always in a clean and orderly condition
• Conduct regular safety checks, bed checks and rounds, documenting client status per protocol.
• Assist with the tracking of client attendance and location using internal systems.
• Maintain the security and safety of all clients, staff, buildings, and grounds during shift.
• Maintain good working relationships with community agencies
• Maintain confidentiality of clients and clients’ medical records as required            
• Greet and orient new admissions, assist with intake procedures, luggage, and initial screenings (BAC, Utox, vitals).

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant (MA), or 3+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 2 year of experience in a detox, behavioral health, or substance abuse treatment setting preferred
• CPR, First Aid, and Heimlich certification required or must be obtained upon hire
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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