Behavioral Health Technician

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.

Essential Job Functions:


* Facilitates clients' daily needs per the program schedule.


* Conducts property searches of clients as required.


* Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.


* Provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups etc.

(must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).


* Observes and monitors clients' behavior and interactions.

Documentation in communication log.


* Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.


* Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities.

Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.


* Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community.


* Basic knowledge of referrals, both within and outside of our Organization


* Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.


* Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.


* Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentially


* Becomes familiar with the Policy and Procedures.

Consistency required in following our policies and procedures.

Follow emergency procedures exactly (notification protocols, transportation, etc.) Follow exact directions given and documents everything.


* Assembly, breakdown and quality assurance of client charts, light filing, and answering of telephones.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:


* High School or GED Diploma preferred


* Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, clients and families.

Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services.


* Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.


* Up to one-year previous work experience preferred.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Overnight 10pm-8:30am

Work Location: On-Site in Malibu, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $21-25/hr.

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