Behavioral Health Technician (1st Shift)

Sage Recovery Villa - Austin, 78653

Part-time/Full-time

Job Summary

Sage Recovery Villa is a 15 bed, 35 day residential treatment center for adults, specializing in the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma. This luxury treatment center is located on 24 acres of countryside estate, just east of Austin, in Manor, TX.

Description: Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for around-the-clock supervision and care of clients, maintaining client adherence to treatment and focus on non-clinical treatment goals. They will monitor self-administration of medications and urinalysis collection as needed, document observation of client behavior, and maintain a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment that encourages and supports clients in their recovery.

• Position Title: Behavioral Health Technician
• Reports to: House Manager

Duties & Responsibilities Include

Monitors and documents client behavior and activity during shift; observes for signs of injury, illness, emotional distress, or other conditions requiring medical attention; communicates client status to clinical team and incoming technicians

• Provides client orientation upon admission
• Supervises client adherence to programming schedule
• Conducts routine client and property screens as well as daily safety and compliance inspections
• Collects client UA samples
• Monitors client self-administration of medication; maintains medication records and inventory
• Leads daily house meeting to facilitate discussion and conflict resolution of the milieu
• Transports clients to and from recovery meetings and scheduled outings
• Document completion and scanning, insurance claim submission, and additional administrative tasks
• Light housekeeping
• Related tasks as assigned by Residential Services Manager
• Exhibits an open-mind approach to support client focus on recovery and utilization of coping skills

Maintains a safe, healthy, clean and positive environment for clients and staff; exhibits model behavior for other technicians, demonstrating self-control and sound judgement at all times

Applies crisis intervention techniques per company guidelines in stressful, volatile situations with or between clients

• Follows emergency protocol and procedures, initiating if necessary
• Maintains professional boundaries with staff/clients and upholds client confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Maintains punctuality, reliability, and shows consistency
• Upholds the mission, values, policies and spirit of Sage Recovery Villa

Special Skills

• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office/Outlook preferred
• Working knowledge of substance use and mental health, including an understanding of 12-Step and 12-Step alternative programming
• Experience in a recovery environment or field a bonus

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20lbs at a time
• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to drive a passenger van
• Must be comfortable holding boundaries with clients

Qualifications & Education

• High-school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in residential treatment environment, a plus
• Interest and/or knowledge of substance use disorders and mental health
• Valid Texas driver's license and clean driving record

Sage Recovery Villa requires that our training be completed before your First Day; this training is PAID. This includes training in HIPAA, CPR, Infectious Diseases, and Abuse/Neglect.

Hours & Compensation

This is a part-time hourly position. Occasional flexibility in schedule is helpful to help with coverage. Extra hours available during those times.

• Full-time 40- and 32-hour positions available with some opportunity for additional/overtime hours as needed
• Multiple shifts available with some flexibility of days worked: 7a-3p; 3p-11p; 11p-7a

Benefits

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits (full-time only)
• Health Care Spending Account (full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Three Personal Development and Training days provided each year
• Work Remotely
• No
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person