Behavioral Health Technician

Company: Mountainside Treatment Center
Location: Canaan
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Mountainside is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Technician located in Canaan, CT!!!34 Hour Per Week with Health BenefitsJob Number 644Who We Are:We are a dynamic, fast-paced and growing company that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our customers. Mountainside, founded in 1998, is a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a role in our success.Schedule:

• Week 1: Sunday 7p-7a, Wednesday 11p-7a, Thursday 11p-7a, Saturday 7p-7a
• Week 2: Wednesday 11p-7a, Thursday 11p-7a, Saturday 7p-7aYour Role:
  • Monitor and document client's blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature
  • Monitor and document change in medical and psychological status and report to nurse on duty
  • Monitor and document all client activity and behavior and report all findings and concerns to shift supervisor
  • Assist client with activities of daily living as appropriate
  • Perform waived testing on clients as necessary
  • Perform EKG on clients as necessary
  • Encourage clients to participate in groups, meetings, and other program activities as medically appropriate
  • Facilitate groups as needed
  • Ensure that the detoxification unit is in a clean and orderly condition at all times
  • Conduct rounds/check and document client status as required by Mountainside protocol to assure the safety of the clients
  • Responsible for security and safety of all clients, building(s) and grounds
  • Maintain good working relationship with community agencies
  • Maintain confidentiality of clients and clients' medical records as required
  • Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.Qualifications:
    • Minimum 1-year experience if Certified
    • Minimum 1 year experience in a Detox or Behavioral Health SettingCompensation:
      • The base salary for the position is $15.00 to $21.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
      • $2 per hour shift differential - Applicable to hours worked from 3:00pm to 11:00pm
      • $3 per hour shift differential - Applicable to hours worked from 11:00pm to 7:00am
      • $4 per hour shift differential - Weekend shift differential applies to any hours worked on Saturdays or Sundays, starting Saturday 12:01 am and ending Sunday midnight.
      • Competitive salary; Comprehensive benefit package; PTO (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside); 401(k) with employer matching; Paid holidays; Free meals while working on the Canaan campus and a monthly $75 wellness reimbursement.Employees of Mountainside are subject to mandated Covid-19 vaccinations under Connecticut, New York and New Jersey's Executive Orders.Mountainside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to making employment decisions without regard to any classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company accepts its responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to any classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We simply seek the best!#JoinMountainside

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