Behavioral Health Technician I — Direct Care & Support

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a full-time Behavioral Healthcare Technician I to provide direct care and supervision in a residential adult facility. The role supports daily living activities, monitors patient well-being, and assists with treatment planning under clinical leadership.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting progress, coordinating with the clinical team, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients receiving behavioral

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage client care, and maintain facility standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, database, and/or spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provides personal care assistance to patients as needed.
• Observes and influences patients’ behavior in a positive manner.
• Support the clinical team through crisis intervention, case management, and coordination of patient treatment plans throughout treatment.
• Collaborate with doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
• Administer medications and treatments following the physician’s prescriptions.
• Report symptoms, reactions, and progress to the Nurse Practitioner and/or Facility manager.
• Take and record measures of the patient’s physical condition.
• Maintain patient records by reviewing case notes and documenting progress.

Skills

multitask

client care

leadership

communication

organization

confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Sheets)

Job description

Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a full-time Behavioral Healthcare Technician I to provide direct care and supervision in a residential adult facility. The role supports daily living activities, monitors patient well-being, and assists with treatment planning under clinical leadership.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting progress, coordinating with the clinical team, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients receiving behavioral