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Little Creek Lodge
Drug and Alcohol Behavioral Health Tech- Female Recovery House - 2nd & 3rd Shift
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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
Seeking a reliable, trainable individual to work as a 2nd and 3rd shift Drug and Alcohol Behavioral Health Tech at a recovery house for women. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the implementation of daily programing schedule, orientation of residents to the recovery house, safe transportation of Residents to outside meetings and medical appointments, documentation and communication of pertinent clinical, scheduling, and medical issues, performance of random and routine UA's and breathalyzer tests, and above all, ensuring the safety of Residents at all times. Must be reliable, resourceful, teachable, able to multi-task, work well as part of a team, and have a genuine desire to help others. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must have reliable transportation. Must be eligible for coverage by company's auto insurance in order to operate fleet vehicles. This position is full-time and is a combination of 2nd (3-11 pm) and 3rd (11 pm-7 am) shifts. Potential for additional shifts and OT hours are available. Laurel House is a drug free environment. Individuals in recovery with 1+ year of continuous sobriety are encouraged to attend. Qualifications for the position of