Behavioral Health Technician
Bradford Health Services
- Pay
- $15
- an hour
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 13 days ago
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About the company
Bradford Health Services
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.
What you'll do
- Assist in luggage and body searches
- Monitor and sometimes facilitate the Book Studies and Recovery meetings
- Must be aware of patient locations, at all times, circulating around the facility on a regular basis and document hourly checks
- Assure that all patients follow the Bradford Program Schedule and are on time for each assignment
- Supervise and sometime facilitate patient activities as directed
- Assure the patients are in their rooms at the designated time in the evening
- Oversee med line to prevent diversion and to de-escalate situations as they arise
- Assist patients to and from activities, medication times, and meals when unable to physically walk
- Assist the counselor as assigned and engage in appropriate documentation
- Responsible for the adherence to all applicable policies and procedures
- Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in overcoming their denial and resistance to treatment and completion of treatment goals
- Demonstrated the ability to manage communities, redirect behavior, and document shift reports
- Attend staff training and programs as directed
- Assist nurses as directed by supervisor
- Drive patients to and from appointments, to include patient outings, as directed
- Drive to purchase patient sundries and miscellaneous items; including nicotine products as directed
- Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
- Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner
- Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
- Regular attendance
What you need
- Candidates must possess the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of chemical dependency recovery
- Maintain records and have good communication skills
- Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Must be able to walk within the facility and on the grounds of the facility for approximately one (1) mile per every eight (8) hour shift
- Must be able to continuously sit for approximately three (3) hours per eight (8) hour shift
- Must be able to administer CPR and be certified
- Must be able to see and hear constantly
- Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
- Must be able to stand continuously in increments of 45 minutes to one (1) hour
- If recovering, two years of continuous verifiable abstinence
- Education: a bachelor's degree
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Perks
- Medical Coverage
- Expanded Coverage
- Mental Health Support
- Voluntary Coverages
- Student Loan Repayment
- Retirement Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Telehealth options
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