Certified Medication Aide Behavioral Health Technician

Note: This posting is part of early-stage recruitment for a potential new business venture. While we are actively evaluating the opportunity, the business has not yet launched. We are currently identifying prospective candidates in anticipation of a possible opening in late summer or early fall 2025. We appreciate your interest and look forward to staying in touch as plans develop.

Position Description: 

The Certified Medication Aide/Behavioral Health Technician serves as a personal guide, and liaison for individuals with substance use disorder.  The position supports clients by dispensing medications under the direction of the medical staff, and supporting clients to remain in treatment. 

Duties and Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited to:

• Dispense medications per Iowa state regulations and under the direction of the medical team


• Administer Urine Analysis (UA); perform proper storage of the sample; accurately complete information in the system; assure proper transferring of UA sample to the appropriate testing authority.


• Provides a complete and comprehensive orientation for new clients to program rules, handbook, expectations, treatment plan and areas needed for assistance within the first 48 hours of admission.


• Provides educational groups to help clients regain skills needed to reenter the community and to improve psychoeducation related to clients’ needs.


• Process clients following intake protocols into residential treatment. Complete all intake forms on admission of all clients, including orientation form, as requested.


• Create current progress notes (as assigned).


• Perform all client day-to-day duties including assisting clients with ADLs.


• Oversee clients' recreational activities, transport clients to A.A. meetings, medical appointments, and other functions as requested by supervisor.


• Organizes and facilitates specific recreation, physical fitness, and appropriate leisure activities.


• Maintain detailed notes of all incidents occurring during the shift and complete the appropriate reports promptly


• Perform receptionist duties, as needed, and relay telephone messages promptly to various staff members and clients.


• Provide oversight to clients during housekeeping, meal service, and various daily activities.


• Perform related work as assigned, including assisting staff and clients with laundry, dishes, housekeeping, and garbage disposal.


• Identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and apply de-escalation techniques to the situation.


• Provide information to the treatment team to inform treatment decision making.


• Assist clients in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health, and other problems.
  

Education and Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Associate degree required; high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree.


• Must be a Certified Medication Aide & completed & passed the DIAL coursework per Iowa state regulations


• Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card.


• Valid driver’s license required.