Bh Tech/recovery Advocate

Creekside BH

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; s...
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Monitoring and reporting client behaviors
Providing continuous client care and supervision
Applying de-escalation techniques for crisis management
** The job posting is for a Behavioral Health Tech/Recovery Advocate at St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing care and supervision for clients, conducting safety checks, facilitating therapeutic activities, and assisting in crisis situations, with a focus on creating a supportive environment. **

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Associate serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for ensuring client safety and wellbeing in a structured environment.
  • Employees must apply de-escalation techniques to manage client emotions and respond effectively to medical emergencies and crisis situations.
  • St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary while encouraging veterans and military spouses to apply.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The job posting is for a Behavioral Health Tech/Recovery Advocate at St. Joseph Institute for Addiction in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing care and supervision for clients, conducting safety checks, facilitating therapeutic activities, and assisting in crisis situations, with a focus on creating a supportive environment. **

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Shift differential available for second/third shifts and weekends; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • monitoring and reporting client behaviors
  • providing continuous client care and supervision
  • applying de-escalation techniques for crisis management
  • conducting safety checks and contraband searches
  • recording vital signs and documenting client data

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of psychiatric disorders and dual diagnosis
  • experience working with addiction treatment populations
  • motivating clients towards independent living skills
  • facilitating educational-rehabilitative groups
  • organizing therapeutic recreational activities

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • CPR certification required
  • De-escalation certification required
  • Six months experience preferred
  • First aid training may be required

Work Rights

Not specified

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