Cenikor is a non-profit organization and one of the largest substance use treatment centers in the nation. We are currently hiring for Behavioral Health Technicians for our Southwest Houston (adolescent) facility. 

　　Cenikor’s Value Proposition – What’s In It for You?:

　　PURPOSE in your work – service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work.

　　COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES – we hire and reward high performers.

　　STABILITY and GROWTH – more than 55 years in business – our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.

　　CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.

　　The work we do isn’t easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

　　The Job Summary and Description – What’s expected of you?:

　　SCHEDULE: Thursday-Monday 3pm-11:00pm or as needed

　　JOB SUMMARY:

　　Do you have a desire to serve others and your community? Are you seeking purposeful work with a mission-driven organization? If so, our Behavioral Health Technician position may be right for you!  

　　The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and securing of assets, personnel and clients at the facility. The BHT is responsible for providing therapeutic assistance and preventing client elopement as well as instituting appropriate security measures while escorting clients inside and outside the facility. 

　　Empathy and passion for serving others are core values of candidates for this role. Join the Cenikor team to help break the stigma of substance use and mental health! 

　　QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: 

　　Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

　　Knowledge of security operations and safety practices.  

　　Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and residents.  

　　Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner, to write and investigate required reports; to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures;  

　　Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.  

　　Ability to work night shifts and/or flexible hours.  

　　Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor’s Culture:  

　　Demonstrate mission of service to our clients  

　　Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients  

　　Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals  

　　Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries  

　　Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success  

　　Education: 

　　High School Diploma or GED required 

　　Experience: 

　　One-year security/safety experience preferred 

　　Physical Requirements  

　　Sit in normal position for extended periods of time  

　　Ability to walk and/or run while patrolling property,  

　　Ability to climb and descend stairs  

　　Ability to see within normal parameters  

　　Ability to hear within normal range  

　　Ability to drive fifteen passenger vans  

　　Ability to carry approximately ten pounds  

　　Ability to reach and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  

　　Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.  

　　Ability to travel to facilities by various transportation means.  

　　LICENSURE REQUIRED:  

　　Valid Driver’s License 

　　IMPORTANT NOTES: 

　　Drug Free Workplace 

　　Equal Opportunity Employer 

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