Behavioral Health Technician - Chemical Dependency Residential Treatment - Full Time Varied Job at Sanford Health
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Facility: Northern Lights Comm Residence
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 921 Atlantic Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36. 00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00
Department Details
Join our caring team at Sanford Chemical Dependency Residential Treatment Services! If you enjoy working with people and making a difference in other s lives, this might be a great fit for you. This position offers flexibility, variability in daily tasks, and full benefits for eligible positions! This is a community based location, working with clients for average of 3 to 6 months. Flexibility of work and environment from day to day. Must be 18 years old.
Job Summary
Contributes to the care and safety of clients in the chemical dependency residence under the direction of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports client behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult residents with substance use disorders. Implements interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with clients.
The Behavioral Health Technician provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that client daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for residents, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for clients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution.
Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.
Qualifications
Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
Whether working in Minnesota or North Dakota, certification is preferred. If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment. Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care). If applicable to position, may require a valid class D driver's license and good driving record.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0121889
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Northern Lights Comm Residence
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 921 Atlantic Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36. 00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00
Department Details
Join our caring team at Sanford Chemical Dependency Residential Treatment Services! If you enjoy working with people and making a difference in other s lives, this might be a great fit for you. This position offers flexibility, variability in daily tasks, and full benefits for eligible positions! This is a community based location, working with clients for average of 3 to 6 months. Flexibility of work and environment from day to day. Must be 18 years old.
Job Summary
Contributes to the care and safety of clients in the chemical dependency residence under the direction of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports client behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult residents with substance use disorders. Implements interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with clients.
The Behavioral Health Technician provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that client daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for residents, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for clients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution.
Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team.
Qualifications
Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
Whether working in Minnesota or North Dakota, certification is preferred. If working in North Dakota and not a Certified Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of initial employment. Certification is required if designated by law (i.e. Home Care). If applicable to position, may require a valid class D driver's license and good driving record.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0121889
Job Function: Behavioral Health and Dependency
Featured: No
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.