Counseling Technician Position Details • Pay Type: Hourly • Hiring Range: $22.72/hour • Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday • Hours: 8a – 8p At Sage Ridge, our residential and detox programs rely on consistent structure, safety, and compassionate support. As a Counseling Technician, you will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision to clients, reinforce program expectations, support clinical staff, and help ensure a safe, stable, recovery-focused environment. What You’ll Do • Supervise clients during assigned shift and provide resources as appropriate. • Document significant interactions/events, including clinical shift and general notes in electronic medical record. • Deliver new clients a comprehensive orientation to residential programming. Ensure that clients understand rules, campus layout, and guidelines for conduct. • Continually provide education and support to clients regarding program expectations, assignments, and schedules. • Participate in and promote a positive, supportive, and cooperative team environment. • Accurately provide clients with appointment times, messages, and assignment support as needed. • Using Harmony protocol, assist in emergencies, including procedures and drills. • Aid in client property, campus, and drug dog searches as needed. • Support clinical staff and other departments in providing excellent client care. • Facilitate educational groups as needed. • Conduct client commencement ceremony on Saturday night as scheduled. • As appropriate, encourage client participation in outings and wellness related activities. • Safely transport clients to off-campus events, meetings, and appointments as required. • Attend and actively participate in meetings, trainings, and other professional development opportunities. • Demonstrate knowledge and competency in ethical standards of the counseling profession. • Adhere to confidentiality laws including 42CFR Part 2, HIPAA and HITECH as well as Harmony policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Ability to relate with detachment and empathy to clients and families. • Demonstrated ability to set and hold boundaries appropriately. • Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. • Skilled in exercising sensitivity to the diverse cultural and situational needs of clients. • Ability to speak in an effective and professional manner in large and small group settings. • CPR/First Aid certified. • Dedication to continued professional development. • Ability to operationalize organizational values when solving problems and making decisions. • Ability to make decisions in crisis situations through a trauma informed perspective. • Authentic commitment to Harmony’s mission and vision, actively working to further organizational objectives. What You Bring • A high school diploma or GED equivalent. • One year of prior work experience in behavioral health is preferred. • Certified Addiction Technician designation is preferred. Physical Requirements • Ability to remain alert and active throughout assigned shifts in a residential setting. • Physical ability to access all areas of the facility, including stairs. • Ability to respond to emergencies and participate in drills, including providing CPR/First Aid when needed. • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Great benefits and perks. • A supportive, team-based environment focused on client safety, stability, and recovery.