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This role provides daily living support, assists with admissions, monitors client behavior, facilitates groups, and responds to crises in alignment with Pawnee Behavioral Health standards and culturally responsive practices. The Technician works closely with clinical, medical, and administrative teams to promote healing, uphold dignity, and ensure high-quality client care.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nProvide a comprehensive orientation to new clients, including program rules, expectations, daily schedules, and a facility tour.\nComplete admissions tasks including belongings searches, documentation, client photos, and consent review.\nSupport clients with daily routines and reinforce treatment goals throughout the shift.\nConduct behavioral observations, perform rounds, and document timely and accurate progress notes.\nFacilitate or co-facilitate educational, recreational, and life-skills groups as assigned.\nComplete urine drug screens, breathalyzers, and basic vital signs in accordance with protocol.\nUse trauma-informed, culturally respectful de-escalation techniques when responding to behavioral issues; communicate safety concerns promptly.\nComplete incident reports thoroughly and on time.\nTransport clients to approved appointments, meetings, and community activities while ensuring safety and professionalism.\nSupport meal routines, housekeeping tasks, and general facility upkeep to promote a therapeutic physical environment.\nServe as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, strong boundaries, and cultural humility.\nMaintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Pawnee Behavioral Health policies.\nParticipate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical and medical staff on client needs.\nPerform additional duties assigned by the Recovery Supervisor or leadership team.\nQualifications\nRequired\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nValid driver’s license.\nAbility to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.\nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain firm, professional boundaries.\nAbility to respond calmly and appropriately during crises.\nPreferred\nCertified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CPRSS) or similar certification.\nOne year of experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or a related field.\nExperience working with individuals with substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions.\nFamiliarity with recovery models including 12-Step, harm reduction, or culturally grounded healing frameworks.\nExperience working with tribal communities or programs serving Indigenous populations.\nKey Competencies\nTrauma-Informed Care: Understands how trauma impacts behavior; responds with structure, compassion, and emotional safety.\nCommunication: Uses clear, respectful communication with clients, colleagues, and community partners.\nCrisis Response & De-escalation: Applies non-violent crisis intervention skills and maintains calm under pressure.\nProfessional Boundaries: Demonstrates ethical behavior, cultural respect, and appropriate limits.\nTeam Collaboration: Works effectively with clinical, medical, administrative, and cultural support teams.\nDependability: Follows through on responsibilities and maintains reliable attendance.\nCultural Competence: Shows awareness and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, with specific sensitivity to Native American traditions, values, and community dynamics.\nWork Conditions\nWork is performed in a residential treatment environment with frequent client interaction.\nRequires walking, standing, bending, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.\nMay encounter individuals experiencing withdrawal, emotional distress, or behavioral escalation.\nMay be required to transport clients using company vehicles.\nMust be available for scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.\nPerformance Expectations\nComplete documentation timely and accurately.\nDemonstrate ethical conduct, professionalism, and compliance with all policies.\nSupport a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.\nEngage clients with cultural humility, compassion, and consistency.\nCommunicate concerns promptly to clinical or supervisory staff.\nUphold Pawnee Behavioral Health’s mission and commitment to high-quality, culturally responsive care.\nReasonable Accommodations (ADA Statement)\nPawnee Behavioral Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. 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