Behavioral Health Technician - (ADULT) Residential Program #3PM-11PM SHIFT ONLY

*$2,000 Hiring Bonus (paid $500 at 90 days; $500 at 9 months; $1,000 at one year. *Bonus based on full-time hours worked)

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NOVA TC has full-time Behavioral Health Technician positions available in NOVA TC's Adult Residential program.    

The Behavioral Health Technician is directly involved with the education and resocialization skill training for the treatment of individuals displaying a variety of addictive and personality disorders and behaviors related to alcohol and drug use according to the philosophy and treatment methods of the Therapeutic Community.  The Behavioral Health Technician functions as the primary leader, teacher and parent figure in the treatment milieu.  The Behavioral Health Technician is also a front-line role model or the means by which program members can come to terms with and overcome maladaptive and/or dysfunctional patterns of perception, thought, and behavior.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in human services field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to intervene and safely manage crisis situations.
• Ability to keep complete and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to effectively facilitate a combination of treatment activities, i.e., group therapy, didactic presentation, and skill development training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet transportation needs of program members.
• Nebraska Medication Aide certification or ability to become Medication Aide certified through the state of Nebraska.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and implementation of a therapeutic environment that fulfills the physical, emotional, social, and behavioral needs of the program members.
• Provide on-site supervision of program members and ensure that all treatment activities occur as scheduled.
• Maintain an accurate clinical record that documents program member’s service needs, treatment plans, progress and discharge planning utilizing agency format and standards for clinical record management.
• Help facilitate group, individual and family therapy activities with licensed employees.
• Conduct didactic activities relative to addiction and recovery.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in Case Review meetings.
• Administer and control medications when prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency procedures and training.
• Assist with the compliance of all applications Federal, State, local and agency regulatory laws, standards and policies.
• Assist in the supervision of program members in treatment activities, including housekeeping activities, group facilitation, recreation and leisure time activities in order to insure an environment that is conducive to the physical, emotional and social well-being of all program members.
• Ability to meet the transportation needs of the community.

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