Behavioral Health Technician​/Client Transportation

Dunwoody Recovery Place, LLC

is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program. DRP is Atlanta’s premier substance abuse treatment facility, catering to your individualized needs in an intimate and safe environment, with private rooms and bathrooms providing you the space you need to recover. We are a part of a family network that strives to treat substance abuse holistically, treating patients comprehensively across clinical domains that include traditional medicine and psychological care to solve root causes of substance abuse and promote lasting recovery.

Schedule: 1st Shift (7:00am-3:30pm), Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Pay: Beginning at $17.00
Type: Full-time
Additional Requirement:Need Active Driver's License for Transporting Clients

The Behavioral Health Technician is a vital member of the Dunwoody Recovery Place (DRP) System of Care. The Behavioral Health Tech is under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Transportation and is responsible for the complete care and wellbeing of the clients while they are treated at DRP, as well as to record patient behavior and to provide a safe, supportive environment for the clients.

Candidates would thrive in this position if they are able to problem solve, have the ability to make appropriate decisions during crisis, are interested in growing in the mental health field.

• Must have ability to interact with staff and clientsin a professional manner.
• Must have ability to transport others via company vehicle.
• Ability to handle stressful and demanding situations.
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in many facets of the recovery program.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes;
  Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
• 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 and of First Aid and CPR.
• 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 a mental health treatment team.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPR Certification preferred
• Preferred but not required 0-1 years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement