Banyan Treatment Center's in Baldwinville, MA is recruiting hard-working candidates to join our team as a Recovery Support Specialist (Behavioral Health Technician, BHT)! The Recovery Support Specialist (Behavioral Health Technician, BHT) is an integral role in our team. While the majority of their time is dedicated to working directly with clients, they also engage with the entire Treatment Team. BHT staff contribute by coordinating the daily requirements of the facility and clients. This includes monitoring and maintaining head counts, 1:1, client schedules and activities, as well as keeping track of clients' whereabouts and behaviors.Position Details:
- Schedule: Full-time; Scheduled days to be discussed in interview, weekends required.
- Location: On-site presence required in Baldwinville, MA.
Why Join Us?Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike.
- Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
- Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
- CPR Training
- Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
- Internal promotional opportunities
- Annual merit increases
- Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
- Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Whole and Term Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term disability Insurance
- 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
Job Duties:
- Supervise patients and patient living areas conscientiously with emphasis on patient safety and well-being.
- Assists in assuring daily program activities: transports patients, coordinates group activities, admissions and discharges, and supervises all recreational activities.
- Record patient behavior, problems, and issues in communication log in a timely, legible, and helpful manner.
- Interact appropriately with patients, showing them respect while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Communicates effectively with other staff members, demonstrating the ability to work as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff and to promote quality patient care.
- Safely transports clients in company vehicles and reports all motor vehicle incidents to supervisor no matter how slight.
- Help with coverage of vacations, sick time, etc.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associates Degree, College Credit Certificate in Addictions Studies, RS/BHT Certification, C.N.A License and/or meets experience requirements.
- Prefers at least 6 months of experience in the field of chemical dependency/substance abuse and/or psychiatric setting and has demonstrated ability to work with patients in a residential environment preferred.
- Valid Driver License and ability to be added to Company Vehicle Insurance Policy, required.
- CBHT, preferred
- KIPU EMR experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Skills:
- Hard-working
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Impeccable customer service
- Empathetic to the trials, tribulations, and victories of the recovery journey
- Detailed orientated especially in monitoring and documenting client behaviors in support of patient safety.
Abilities/Competencies:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
- Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
- Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
- Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
- Client Confidentiality
- Drug-Free Workplace
- Corporate Integrity & Compliance
Grow with us, apply now!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans & active-duty Military to apply, in support of our Military-Veterans in Recovery (MVIR) Program offering.