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Avenues Recovery
Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs)-Overnight Shift
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$37,021 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Who We Are Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 18 locations across seven states. With an unrivaled, evidence
- based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs
- spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services
- have transformed the lives of thousands to date.
Hours:
11pm-9am What You'll Do Manage all daily residential operations (i.e. Intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, medications etc.) Train and support BHT team in all operations and responsibilities Escalate any concerns or crises to Lead Behavioral Health Technician Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm and positive recovery environment Ensure client and BHT compliance to all Avenues rules, policies and procedures What We're Looking For High School diploma or GED preferred Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries Dignified, honest character which models recovery principles Where You'll Work Avenues Recovery Center at Bucks is a community-based, residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. This facility partners exclusively with Crosswalk Sober Living- a collection of luxurious sober living homes
- to give clients the opportunity to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful domestic setting with 24/7 supervision and care.
- Term Disability Employer-Paid Life and AD&D LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care Legal Coverage Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Medical Dependent Care FSA (DCF) Eligible for