Job Type: Full-time
Location and address: Water Street Residential-St. Paul, Minnesota
Pay: $17.00-$19.00 Hourly
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Free Child Care (Located in St. Paul, MN)
Are you looking to expand on your career or start a new career in the social-services field? Northstar Behavioral Health is recruiting for Behavioral Health Technicians. This entry level position will allow you to step into a field where you'll be able to change the lives of individuals suffering from addiction.
Some Job Duties May Include:
- Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop offs, etc.
- Being available to clients for questions and other assistance.
- Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
- Complete and assisting counselor with intake/admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
- Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
- Participate in client recreational activities
- Serve as a resource for clients through knowledge of services and opportunities in the community.
- Administer client medications and documents accordingly.
- Support staff and director in making decisions.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Free of chemical use problems for at least one year immediately preceding hire date and sign a statement attesting to that fact.
- Must be eighteen years old.
- Must have valid MN driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.
- Have, or be willing to obtain once employed, CPR and First Aid trainings
Additional Preferred Skills/History:
- Previous experience in the healthcare field (CNA, DSP, or history working in the addiction treatment field)
