About Hygea Healthcare
At Hygea Healthcare, we are committed to transforming lives by addressing substance use disorders with compassion, innovation, and inclusivity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build an ecosystem of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer a full continuum of careserving anyone in need, regardless of socioeconomic status or payer type. We deliver best-in-class, unbiased treatment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest quality outcomes for every individual who walks through our doors.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every community has access to comprehensive addiction care. Through rigorous research and model validation, we aim to expand Hygea Healthcare's presence throughout Maryland and the Northeast, creating a seamless network of care that supports long-term recovery and community well-being.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by our five core values:
- Health – Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional wellness
- Hope – Inspiring belief in recovery and brighter tomorrows
- Happiness – Creating environments that foster joy and purpose
- Humility – Serving with respect, empathy, and a learner's mindset
- Humor – Embracing lightness and human connection along the journey
At Hygea, we don't just treat addictionwe support healing, restore dignity, and empower lives.
Behavioral Health Technician, SUD Community Living, 12-hour Day Shift
Hygea Healthcare is hiring Behavioral Health Technicians for our 50-bed facility in Middle River, MD. Come join us in our state-of-the-art facility. We are looking for staff to work 12-hour shifts with permanent 7 AM to 7 PM and rotating weekends. The compensation range is $19.00-21 hourly.
Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for the support and monitoring of clients while in the program, as well as ensuring the physical environment is safe and clean. He/she will maintain close communication with clinical, nursing, and administrative staff to ensure the client's needs are met.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides care to clients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
- Ensures the cleanliness of the facility through sanitizing, dusting, deep cleaning, etc., all client areas of the facility (i.e., kitchen, dining room, gym, etc.) Assists clients with activities of daily living; attends to client behavioral problems and assists in crisis intervention, as needed.
- Observes and manages urine drug testing and breathalyzer screening.
- Facilitates house meetings in the absence of the Program Manager.
- Maintains confidentiality of client records.
- Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. May provide liaison with clients, clients' families, or external facilities and agencies.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, GED, or willingness to obtain GED
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR preferred.
- Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate's degree in mental health or addiction treatment setting preferred)
- Training in motivational interviewing is a plus.
- Training in Trauma Informed Care a plus.
- Recovery coach training is a plus.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of community resources.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the needs of the organization and/or the needs of staff members.
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