The Hybrid Mental Health Technician (MHT)/SUDPT role is designed for a highly adaptable, clinically grounded professional who thrives in a small, high-acuity environment. This hybrid position requires flexibility, sound clinical judgment, and a strong recovery-oriented mindset.
This position supports clients across the full continuum of care, detox stabilization, residential treatment, and early recovery by delivering therapeutic services within scope, reinforcing treatment engagement, and maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive milieu.
Mental Health Technician Functions:
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Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured milieu across all shifts.
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Perform regular client safety checks and document observations accurately.
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Monitor clients for withdrawal symptoms, mental health changes, and behavioral concerns; escalate concerns appropriately.
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Support detox operations by assisting licensed staff with non-clinical tasks within scope.
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Responding to crises, de-escalation needs, and behavioral incidents using trauma-informed practices.
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Assist with medication line support (non-administrative), client reminders, and compliance monitoring.
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Enforce program rules, boundaries, and unit expectations consistently and professionally.
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Support daily unit operations, including shift coverage, client transitions, and activity coordination.
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Assist with client admissions, orientations, and room assignments.
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Facilitate or support therapeutic activities, groups, and recreational programming.
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Provide meal support, client escorts, and supervision as needed.
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Maintain clear communication with nursing, clinical leadership, and operations staff.
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Complete required shift reports, incident reports, and safety documentation discharge/transition planning.
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Use trauma-information and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral issues or crises.
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Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational, life skills, and recovery-focused groups and I would like to help create our group topics for fill in groups in case needed.
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Work to help make training for MHT staff optional like peer support & CPI.
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And help on floor as the hybrid role would allow and make it and even workflow.
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) Functions:
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Deliver individual and group counseling services under supervision, consistent with state SUDPT scope of practice.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized treatment plans.
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Facilitate psychoeducation, relapse prevention, life skills, and recovery-focused groups.
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Conduct client check-ins, motivational interviewing, and recovery planning support.
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Accurately complete progress notes, group notes, and treatment documentation in the EHR.
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Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations.
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Support discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and continuity of care.
Recovery Coach Functions:
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Provide peer-based recovery support rooted in lived experience or recovery-informed practice.
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Model healthy coping skills, boundaries, and recovery-oriented behavior.
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Support clients during high-risk moments, cravings, emotional dysregulation, or ambivalence toward treatment.
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Encourage participation in programming, groups, and community recovery activities
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Assist clients with goal setting, daily structure, and accountability.
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Help clients navigate early recovery challenges, including transitions from detox to residential care.
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Support transportation to appointments or recovery activities when applicable.
Licensures and/or Certifications
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SUDPT Certification
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CPR Certification
Education and Skills/Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
