Behavioral Health Technician

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Monitor and assist clients with daily activities and various processes. Provide professional care to clients and support the program where appropriate. Assist and support staff as well as clients with daily routine activities. Monitor under the direction of the Program Director.

• Monitor clients: ensuring they are safe and provided with quality care.
• Provide administrative support as needed, such as reviewing or submitting paperwork, organizing and maintaining files, gathering and inputting data.
• Search and record client’s property upon intake and discharge. Assist clients with luggage and belongings during intake, when moving rooms, and at discharge.
• Search facility for contraband i.e. illicit drugs and alcohol.
• Transporting clients may be required.
• Assist client with preparing for doctor’s appointments, store trips, and meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean environment throughout the facility. Dusting, sweeping, mopping and other janitorial duties are required as part of the job.
• Collecting and labeling urine samples.
• Assist clients to prepare for groups and daily activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.

• Active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• High school Diploma
• COVID-19 precautions
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Emend Corporate Services LP (“Emend”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Emend expressly prohibits any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, age, or handicap. If a job applicant or an employee is disabled, Emend will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for the disability by modifying duties, equipment, or facilities wherever possible. Emend’ policies of nondiscrimination apply to all personnel and employment practices.

Emend complies with all relevant and applicable provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Emend expressly prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. Emend is a Drug-Free Work Environment. Employees are expected to adhere to Emend’s drug-free work policies. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, essential functions and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by supervisor/management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. Employees are employed at the will of Emend and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause by either the employee or Emend.