Behavioral Health Technician - mental health / substance abuse in New Jersey

HealingUS Centers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. Our center specializes in providing mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals in need.

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients with their daily needs and ensuring their safety and well-being. This may include providing transportation, life skills, emotional support, and monitoring patients to record observations. Additionally, you will be responsible for diffusing situations in which patients may wish to harm themselves or others, and alerting medical professionals in case of emergencies.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in behavioral health or substance abuse is preferred.

Requirements

- Previous experience in behavioral health or substance abuse is...

Part time and Full Time opening

morning/afternoons/weekends available

Our Behavioral Tech team is vital to the success of our clients. Our technician staff is expected to provide a safe, secure, and comforting environment for our clients to continue their treatment.
Staff is expected to :

• assist client with daily needs (transportation, cooking, emotional support)
• ensure client safety when on the property
• ensure all rules and regulations are being adhered
• Monitoring patients and recording your observations
• Diffusing situations in which patients wish to harm themselves or others
• Alerting medical professionals to intervene in emergencies
• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Requirements

very client forward role - excellent communication and interpersonal skills