Behavioral Health Technician - Swing Shift

Emend Healthcare; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emend Healthcare in California is seeking a dedicated caregiver to monitor and assist clients with daily activities, under the Program Director's direction. You will provide professional care, support staff and clients, and help with routine tasks while maintaining a clean, safe environment and accurate records.

This role requires discretion, reliability and a focus on client well-being. Experience with intake, documentation, and basic medical support is beneficial, and the ability to work as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients to ensure safety and quality care.
• Provide administrative support, including paperwork and data entry.
• Assist with intake/discharge processes and belongings.
• Search facility for contraband (drugs/alcohol).
• Transport clients as needed.
• Help clients prepare for appointments and activities.
• Maintain a clean facility and perform janitorial duties as required.
• Collect and label urine samples.
• Assist clients with group activities and daily routines.
• Perform additional duties as directed by program leadership.

Skills

Active listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

General Summary

Monitor and assist clients with daily activities and various processes. Provide professional care to clients and support the program where appropriate. Assist and support staff as well as clients with daily routine activities. Monitor under the direction of the Program Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitor clients: assuring they are safe and provided with quality care.
• Provide administrative support as needed, such as reviewing or submitting paperwork, organizing and maintaining files, gathering and inputting data.
• Searching and recording client’s property upon intake and discharge. Assisting clients with luggage and belongings during intake, when moving rooms, and at discharge.
• Searching facility for contraband i.e. illicit drugs and alcohol.
• Transporting of clients may be required.
• Assist client with preparing for doctor’s appointments, store trips, and meetings as required.
• Maintaining a clean environment throughout entire facility. Dusting, sweeping, mopping and other janitorial duties are required as part of the job.
• Collecting and labeling urine samples.
• Assist clients to prepare for groups and daily activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school Diploma