Do you enjoy building relationships and helping people who are struggling with mental health challenges? Are you commutable to Boston Monday-Friday? Does a 1pm-9pm schedule work for you? Yes! This is the job for you! APPLY NOW!Position Overview: The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) will be responsible for providing direct care services to individuals facing mental health issues, operating under the supervision of the Program Director.The primary objective of the BHT will be to promote the physical and emotional well-being of clients by providing encouragement, guidance, and support in achieving their recovery goals. As a representative of Back Bay Behavioral Health, the BHT will collaborate with mental health professionals to deliver comprehensive care to clients. Specifically, the BHT will help execute treatment plans, monitor and evaluate patient progress, and provide support to patients in their evening group sessions. Responsibilities: ? Executing the daily and weekly structure for all levels of care clients.? Overseeing and monitoring clients in all levels of care.? Orientating new clients to the facility and daily schedule.? Evaluating quality of program environment on an ongoing basis.? Facilitating communication with ancillary services.? Provides direct care and support to clients in an intensive outpatient mental health program? Conducts intake assessments and collaborates with the clinical team to develop individualized treatmentplans? Monitors clients compliance with treatment goals and program requirements? Facilitates educational groups on addiction and recovery? Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation support to clients in need? Conducts regular check-ins with clients to evaluate their progress and make necessary adjustments totreatment plans? Collaborates with community resources, including treatment facilities, social services, and medicalproviders, to coordinate client care and support? Maintains accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation in compliance with program andstate regulations? Participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education to enhance knowledge andskills in addiction and mental health fields? Building positive relationships with clients? Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.? Complete Incident Reports and any other safety/risk issues immediately tothe Program Director.? Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for staff and clients.Minimum Qualifications:? High School Diploma or equivalent preferred with minimum 2 years experience in related field;Bachelors degree in related field with one year experience in mental health treatment or substance abuse treatment.? Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.? Strong organizational and time-management skills? Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.? A minimum of 1 year experience in treatment industry? Current and valid Massachusetts Driver License.? Current CPR certification and First Aid.Competencies:? Collaborates well with others.? Flexible and adaptable.? Strong interpersonal skills.? Client focused.? Team oriented.
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