Assistant Captain

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &a0

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health is seeking an Assistant Captain to lead clinical technicians, manage shifts, and participate in on-call leadership. The role is salaried, full-time, with an exempt status in California.

The position requires 3+ years in behavioral healthcare, a valid CA license credential (RADT/SUDRC/RAC), and a high school diploma or better. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and ESOP equity. Hybrid oversight and strong compliance culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required).
• Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Experience: 3+ years of behavioral healthcare and lead technician experience (preferred).
• Additional: Valid California Driver's License, health screen, and TB test clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of PM and NOC Clinical Technicians, including duty assignment and coverage decisions.
• Participate in the on-call rotation with other salaried leaders.
• Step into Clinical Technician duties to protect client safety and program continuity.
• Conduct bi-weekly CMA 1:1s and provide recommendations on evaluations or disciplinary actions.
• Review timesheets and ensure meals and rest breaks comply with California law and policy.
• Manage program supplies, inventory, chart audits, and training compliance for direct reports.
• Communicate incidents and staffing risks to the Program Director and leadership.

Skills

Staff management

On-call leadership

Hands-on coverage

Performance management

Break compliance

Operations

Escalation

Education

RADT

SUDRC

RAC

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

Position: Assistant Captain

Type: Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Standard Shift: PM (4:00pm - 12:30am)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Management: Direct the work of PM and NOC Clinical Technicians, including duty assignment, coverage, prioritization, and real-time operational decisions.
• On-Call Leadership: Participate in the on-call rotation with other salaried leaders.
• Hands-On Coverage: Step into Clinical Technician duties to protect client safety and program continuity (rounds, medication observation support, detox support, intake/discharge, groups, milieu, transportation).
• Performance Management: Conduct documented bi-weekly CMA (Coaching, Motivation, and Accountability) 1:1s and provide recommendations on evaluations, discipline, and employment status.
• Break Compliance: Review timesheets and ensure meal and rest breaks comply with California law and company policy.
• Operations: Manage program supplies and inventory; perform chart audits; support employee-file and training compliance for direct reports.
• Escalation: Communicate incidents, high-acuity concerns, and staffing risks to the Program Director (and VP or Clinical Director as appropriate).

Qualifications:

• License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required)
• Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Experience: 3+ years of behavioral healthcare and lead technician experience (preferred)
• Additional:
  • Valid CA Driver's License (required)
  • Current Health Screen / Physical (required)
  • TB Test Clearance (required)

Important Qualities:

• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
• Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity
• Positive attitude and emotional composure
• Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.