Assistant Captain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & •

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health is seeking an Assistant Captain to lead PM and NOC clinical technicians, directing duty assignments, coverage, and real-time decisions to safeguard client safety and program continuity.

This salaried, exempt role requires on-call leadership, hands-on coverage when needed, and strong performance management including bi-weekly 1:1s, evaluations, and compliance with breaks and chart audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of behavioral healthcare and lead technician experience
• Valid CA Driver's License (required)
• Current Health Screen / Physical (required)
• TB Test Clearance (required)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Staff Management

On-Call Leadership

Operations Management

Hands-on Coverage

Performance Reviews

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

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.