Behavioral Health Technician

About Claratel Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff.

If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well-being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all.

Behavioral Health Technician - Fox Recovery Center

FOX Recovery Center - Opioid Residential Program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision of Clinical Manager and Clinical Director, provide direct service to adult men in substance use treatment residential program.

Assessment

• Day-to-day observation of clients
• Ongoing assessment of the treatment environment to maintain a safe and effective milieu
• Synthesize information from shift reports to ensure effective implementation of treatment plans
• Facilitate urine drug screens and breathalyzer screens to clients

Communication

• Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate communication skills between other staff and clients
• Provides mediation for clients in conflict situations and seeks professional assistance from supervisors when needed
• Immediately communicates issues of safety and/or client health changes to supervisor

Delivery of Services

Provide basic nursing care and training for clients admitted to the program

Observes Self-administration of Medication for Clients

• Documents observations and care provided in the clients’ individual medical record and/or unit logs (bed checks, etc.) as indicated
• Conduct walkthroughs of the building to ensure client safety
• Assist clients in keeping medical or psychiatric appointments
• Transport clients to off-site programming and/or appointments as indicated or ordered
• Verify documents pertaining to clients’ planned leave
• Required to work holidays, weekends, or evenings.

Minimum Training & Experience

• High school diploma.
• Applicants will be required to provide a current three-year (3) Motor Vehicle Report
• Previous work experience working in a psychiatric/mental health setting.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. The selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information visit claratel.org

• Claratel Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA
• Pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal history background check is required.
• Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)

Claratel Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who may require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law to perform the essential functions of this job are encouraged to contact Human Resources at hrhelp@claratel.org.