Behavioral Health Technician-House Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Emend Healthcare provides comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment at multiple locations across the country. Each center is designed to deliver a full continuum of care, from medically supervised detox to residential and outpatient programs, ensuring clients can access the support they need wherever they are. With a focus on personalized treatment and compassionate care, Emend’s facilities offer safe, welcoming environments where individuals can begin their journey to lasting recovery.

At Restoration Recovery Center, ("RRC"), an integral part of Emend, we are dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to lasting wellness. Our team combines expertise, compassion, and personalized care to help clients navigate mental health challenges and substance use recovery. We focus on creating a safe, nurturing environment where every person can build the skills, resilience, and confidence needed to thrive. Through evidence-based treatment, innovative programs, and a commitment to holistic well-being, we empower clients to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

The BHT-House Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe living atmosphere in a sober house environment. Under the supervision of the RRC management, the BHT-House Manager will assist in client needs and monitor the clients while they are in the program. BHT-House Managers are responsible for documenting activities of daily living and will assist in facilitating the services required for treatment. BHT-House Managers will also assist counselors with crisis management and program activities as needed.

Responsibilities.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Awake during shift hours – There are two shifts: Swing shift 1:00 pm – 11:30 pm, and NOC shift 11:00 pm – 9:30 am.
• NOC shift will be responsible for morning wake-up call and transporting clients to the outpatient facility Monday-Friday.
• Swing shift will be responsible for transporting clients from the outpatient facility, to/from 12-step meetings, store runs, gym, and other activities.

General duties applicable to both shifts include but are not limited to:

• Breathalyze clients each evening.
• Monitor the needs and behaviors of clients.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients.
• Follow all practices detailed in the company’s Policies and Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations and laws involved in the care of clients and the facility’s license.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and upkeep of property.
• Utilize principles of communicable disease prevention.
• Recognize early signs of illness, the need for professional assistance and follows through with a report to the Executive Director.
• Recognizes individuals under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and documents when needed in communication log and/or an Incident report.
• Responds to emergencies and initiates action accordingly.
• Discusses significant events involving clients' activities with Clinical Treatment Team.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff training.
• Ensures compliance with curfew and morning wake-up call.

Requirements:

• At least 6 months of sobriety if in recovery.
• Strong ability to communicate and work effectively.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Experience, knowledge or interest in chemical dependency and knowledge of the 12 steps.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Naloxone certifications.
• Pass pre-employment screenings.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

- High school Diploma