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)