Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT Technician), where your passion for supporting individuals with substance use disorders and behavioral health needs will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate patient care, conduct behavioral assessments, and assist in medication administration while ensuring a safe, supportive environment for clients. Your expertise will help facilitate recovery and promote well-being through active engagement, crisis intervention, and adherence to healthcare standards. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while positively impacting lives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments and gather comprehensive medical and behavioral histories using electronic health records (EHR) systems in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitor vital signs and observe patient responses to treatment plans, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
- Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage, timing, and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Implement behavior intervention strategies, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques, to support clients with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Provide crisis management and de-escalation techniques during behavioral or emotional episodes to maintain safety for clients and staff.
- Support individuals with substance use disorders through addiction counseling, relapse prevention strategies, and social work practices.
- Assist with mental health and behavioral care plans tailored for youth and adults with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Collect data on client progress, behaviors, and treatment outcomes to inform ongoing care plans and ensure continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Experience working with children, youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Knowledge of addiction counseling principles, substance use disorder treatment strategies, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to perform vital signs assessment, medication administration, and basic first aid including CPR certification.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), medical documentation standards, medical terminology, and maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
- Strong communication skills for client interaction, social work practices, and team collaboration in a behavioral health setting.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing PTSD or other mental health challenges is preferred.
- Ability to handle crisis situations calmly using de-escalation techniques while ensuring safety for all involved.
- Prior experience in special education or working with individuals with disabilities is advantageous.
Join us in delivering exceptional behavioral health services where your skills will foster recovery, resilience, and hope! This paid role offers professional growth opportunities within a supportive environment committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
