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Overnight Behavioral Health Technician

Fairmont, Minnesota, United StatesOn-siteFull-time

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Overnight behavioral health technician who monitors residential clients, documents observations and incidents, administers medications, and supports daily living and transportation in a chemical dependency treatment program.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Client Monitoring & Support

  • Prioritize client monitoring, including conducting house rounds, observing client behavior, and documenting pertinent information.
  • Maintain current knowledge of client activities and program expectations.
  • Be consistently available to clients for questions, support, and assistance.
  • Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy behaviors, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries.
  • Participate in program activities with a positive and encouraging attitude.
  • Assist with intake, admission procedures, and orientation for new clients.

Medication Administration & Documentation

  • Administer client medications in accordance with program policies and document all medication administration accurately.
  • Complete thorough, objective, and timely documentation of client interactions, observations, and incidents.
  • Utilize sound decision‑making skills, demonstrating good judgment and realistic understanding of client needs and program issues.

Program Operations & Compliance

  • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of program philosophy, policies, procedures, 245G requirements, client rights, and confidentiality standards.
  • Regularly check company email and program calendars to stay informed of updates and responsibilities.
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
  • Adhere to attendance and absence policies and maintain punctuality for all scheduled shifts.
  • Participate in rotational scheduling, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Facility Support & Daily Living Assistance

  • Assist with food preparation, program cleaning duties, and completion of program laundry.
  • Provide safe transportation for clients to appointments, intakes, and discharges.
  • Ensure company vehicles are cleaned after use and maintain responsibility for company credit cards and receipts when applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain healthy, professional boundaries with clients and coworkers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum Requirements):

  • Must be 18 years old
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Complete background study
  • Know and understand the implications of Minnesota Statutes, sections 245G.01 through
    245G.22, 245A.65, 260E, 626.557, and 626.5572 and willingness to understand, learn, and
    carry out regulations with integrity
  • CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 30 days of employment
  • Must have a valid MN driver’s license
  • Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Physical ability to perform the responsibilities of the position which include, bending,
    stooping, sitting, walking, and lifting at least 30 pounds.
  • Be highly dependable; able to work independently

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred):

  • Previous experience in human services and/or healthcare environment as related to position
    responsibilities.
  • Direct client care experience with chemical dependency treatment and rehabilitation.

Skills

Background StudyBehavioral Health CareChemical Dependency TreatmentClient DocumentationCPRDriver's LicenseFirst AidMedication AdministrationMicrosoft OfficeMinnesota Statute 245G