Behavioral Health Technician (Overnight)

Discovery Mood; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliffside Malibu is seeking a Behavioral Tech I to support clients daily under the program schedule. You will assist with daily needs, supervise transportation, and document client interactions while maintaining safety and adherence to policies.

The role requires basic knowledge of addiction and mental health issues, strong communication, and the ability to handle crises. Eligible candidates are on-site in Malibu, CA, with a full-time schedule and hourly pay of $21–$23.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Diploma preferred.
• Open communication with facility staff, clients and families.
• Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
• Up to one-year previous work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Observes and monitors clients’ behavior and interactions, documenting in communication log.
• Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
• Conducts regular house and grounds checks, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Becomes familiar with the Policy and Procedures and follows emergency procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Empathy

Crisis recognition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Behavioral Tech I 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

Work Location: On-Site in Malibu, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $21-23/hr.

Reference Number: 13164

City, State: Oxnard, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00

Shift Hours & Dates: Overnight Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 8:30 am

Virtual: No

Company: Cliffside Malibu

Location: Cliffside Malibu

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