Overnights Behavioral Health Technician

About Us

Southern Maine Recovery (SMR) has opened a new residential Substance Use center in Westbrook, Maine. We are part of Guardian Recovery with partner facilities in the Greater Portland area, including PineTree Recovery Center. We specialize in treating substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to provide treatments and strategies that foster long-term recovery. We are dedicated to our mission and are looking for several overnight Behavioral Health Technician staffers to join our team!

Your Role

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is to provide support to clients living in, transitioning to, and being admitted to our residential program. The BHT position provides non-clinical, evidenced-based support services by performing tasks designed to assist clients in wellness and recovery to promote self-advocacy and assist the client in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative, sobriety, and recovery goals.

This are full-time positions ranging from 30 to 36 hours a week with a full benefits package. Pay for this position ranges from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour depending on experience.

The shift schedule for these roles is overnights with the following options:

• 10pm to 10am on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays
• 10pm to 8am on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
• 10pm to 8am on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays

We also have a part-time option from 12pm to 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (24 hours a week).

These hours are subject to change, and we also may have flexibility to offer other options. Please apply ready to discuss your preferences and we will accommodate your schedule if possible.

Would you like to support this mission of recovery? Here is who we are looking for.

Qualification Requirements:

• Candidates ideally have professional experience or informal personal experience in supporting individuals in substance use recovery.
• We prefer that candidates have certifications in this field, such as Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) or Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aide (ADCA).
• Should be a Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) or at least a willingness to obtain this certification within 30 months of being hired.
• Strong documentation skills, ideally an understanding of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Drivers license valid in the State of Maine is required.

Responsibilities:

Here is a breakdown of the different categories of your work.

Client Support

• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions, utilizing skills to meet client needs.
• Provides clients with information about the stages of recovery.
• Assists clients in determining steps for self-directed recovery.
• performs mentoring, problem-solving, encouragement, and support.
• Engages hard-to-reach clients, offering living proof of the transformative power of recovery.
• Provides feedback on recovery progress to clients.
• Medication administration

Community Programming

• Organizes and leads individual and group social and recreational activities.
• Supports healthy communication between clients and family members/support system during approved phone privileges.
• Assists with the admission process on new client admissions and orientation procedures and schedules.

Treatment Plan Support

• Supports clients' treatment plan through all phases of the organization's treatment process.
• Supports clients in utilizing appropriate learned coping mechanisms during moments of crisis.

Facility Maintenance and Logistics

• Monitors group room cleanliness after each activity.
• Maintains clean, properly supplied, and efficient work areas.
• Participates in shift turnover, ensuring continuity of care.
• Transport clients as needed.

Job Details:

Job Type: Full-time

Weekly Hours: 30 to 36 hours a week, depending on the schedule selected. Part-time options may be available as well.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule: These hours are subject to change, and we also may have flexibility to offer other options. Please apply ready to discuss your preferences and we will accommodate your schedule if possible. Current options are:

• 10pm to 10am on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays
• 10pm to 8am on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
• 10pm to 8am on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays
• 12pm to 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

Apply today!