Baltimore Detox Center is looking for full time Behavioral Health Technicians to join our team between 8a-4:30p (1st shift) which includes some weekends.

The purpose of this position is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals while patients are in treatment. The BHT assists in the intake process, transportation needs, answers patient questions, and assists patient in adjusting to the program routine. The BHT is the liaison between the patient and the clinical and medical department to report any changes in the patient's physical or mental condition.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Preferred 1+ years of experience in the Behavioral Health Industry

Responsibilities:

• THE NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY IS TO KEEP RESIDENTS SAFE AT ALL TIMES!
  2. Observe and report Patient behaviors to the clinical and medical department.
  3. Establish and maintain healthy relationships with the patients.
  4. Redirect patients as needed, under the supervisor's direction, NEVER DISCIPLINE.
  5. Assist with the admission process on new patient admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.
  6. Record Inventory log of all personal belongings, valuables, and return ticket. Ticket and valuables tobe
  kept in the safe.
  7. Ensure staff is aware that a patient admitted and was signed in VIA admit alert emails. Maintain constant and
  clear communication during a patient admit.
  8. Complete a timely and accurate shift report at the end of each shift.
  9. Transport patients as needed, including, but not limited to, outside meetings, appointments, shopping, outings,
  and to and from treatment.
  10. Conduct searches of patients' belongings and properties at any time during the patients' treatment episode.
  11. Facilitate all orientation groups or meetings with patients.
  12. De-escalate and assist with patients leaving treatment AMA/ACA and other patient problems.
  13. Know how many patients are on property and where they are at all times by completing que checks.
  14. Monitor family visits to ensure patient safety.
  15. Assist the kitchen staff serve meals, when needed. Never use any kitchen equipment, at any time. (if applies)
  16. Supervision of UAs and BAC - includes proper documentation in the EHR.
  17. Ensure shift checklists are complete prior to shift ending.
  18. Assist the medical department to monitor the patients during "medication pass" times. (if applies)
  19. Keep all properties and office spaces cleaned. During downtime, ensure the general areas are free of objects
  and clutter.

Backed by Amatus Health as the parent company, you'll enjoy medical, dental, and vision benefits and a generous 401(k) match, and have a large family of other recovery center facilities to connect with and advance in your career! APPLY TODAY!

At Amatus Health, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Amatus Health believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.