Behavioral Health Tech — Primary Mental Health (Residential)

True Behavioral Health Lp; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

True Behavioral Health Lp in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician - Primary Mental Health to provide direct patient care in detox and residential treatment programs. The role supports admissions, screenings, and documentation in an EHR, within a compassionate, recovery-focused team.

Schedule is full-time, Sunday-Thursday, 7:00am–3:30pm. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, a California driver’s license, background clearances, and relevant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance, TB clearance, CPR/First Aid certification, and California Food Handler Card (if applicable).
• Current or in-progress RTSS certification (or equivalent), or qualifying behavioral health residential experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use electronic health record (EHR) systems and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents in a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment
• Assist with admissions, resident orientation, screenings, and intake procedures
• Monitor residents' physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being, reporting significant changes to the clinical team
• Document resident observations, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Support trauma-informed crisis intervention, de-escalation, and resident compliance with program guidelines
• Perform basic health screenings, vital signs, first aid, and urinalysis collections as permitted
• Follow infection control, safety, and emergency response procedures
• Assist with meal service, including light food preparation and reheating
• Transport residents to appointments and approved community activities as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA knowledge

Trauma-informed care

EHR experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

RTSS certification (or equivalent)

Tools

N/A

Job description

True Behavioral Health Lp in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician - Primary Mental Health to provide direct patient care in detox and residential treatment programs. The role supports admissions, screenings, and documentation in an EHR, within a compassionate, recovery-focused team.

Schedule is full-time, Sunday-Thursday, 7:00am–3:30pm. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, a California driver’s license, background clearances, and relevant