Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician

**Full-Time Second Shift Behavioral Health Technician** Location: Monmouth Junction, NJ Pay ranges from $18/hour to $20/hour based on experience. Prior mental health or substance abuse experience preferred. Work Schedule: 3pm to 11pm, rotating weekend shifts required **About Princeton Detox & Recovery Center:** Part of Guardian Recovery, we provide comprehensive drug rehab, alcohol rehab, and medical detox services in New Jersey for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our experienced clinical team delivers personalized treatment plans designed to help clients safely navigate withdrawal, address the underlying causes of addiction, and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery. **Work Schedule:** This is a second shift position from 3pm to 11pm. Scheduled weekly schedule must include a weekend shift, usually rotating. **Position Description:** - The purpose of the BHT is to assist in providing a safe environment for individuals while they are in the program. - Assists in the admission process, answers client questions and assists client in adjusting to the program routine. - Acts the liaison between the client and the staff to report any changes in the clients physical or mental condition. - Responsible for supervising clients with emphasis on client safety and wellbeing. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION:** Graduation from High School or GED. Must have two years of continuous sobriety prior to hire, if a recovering alcoholic or drug addict and participate in a self-help program, **EXPERIENCE:** None **LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:** Current CPR Valid Driver's License preferred **Maine specific requirement:** Minimum of an ADCA required within 30 days of hire. If not currently held, ADCA or higher must be obtained within 30 days of start date. **KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:** - General knowledge of addictions and mental health complications. - General knowledge of 12-Step Recovery Program. - Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building. - General knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes: - Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual. - Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family. - Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary. - Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose. - Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage. - Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including: - Confidentiality - Client Rights - Professional Code of Ethics - Discrimination - Knowledge of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions. - Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team. **AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ RESPONSIBILITY:** Adults or Adolescents **SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION:** 1. 1. Assist with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules. 2. Record inventory of all personal belongings, valuables and return tickets. Tickets and valuables to be kept in the safe. 3. Facilitate all orientation groups with clients. 4. Fill out required lab requisitions per protocol. 5. Know where clients are at all times. 6. Transport clients in company vehicles as needed. 7. De-escalate AMA and other client problems. 8. Participate in all department and staff meetings as scheduled. 9. Provides liaison with staff and other tech to ensure that all clients’ needs are met. 10. Provide supervision of meals. 11. Ensure that garbag…