Behavioral Technician - Full Time

Bailard House, LLC dba Beachside Teen Treatment Center; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee and snacks

Great training

Job summary

Beachside Teen Treatment Center in Malibu is hiring a Behavioral Technician to support adolescents struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. This full-time position offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly wage, and unique opportunities to grow your mental health experience.

You will provide rehabilitative care to clients, ensuring they receive the necessary support while working alongside the Clinical Director. A background in social services and a genuine desire to work with youth are key qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the social services field.
• Genuine desire to work with adolescents.
• First aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative support regarding care of a co-occurring population.
• Ensure clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of Clinical and Program Directors.
• Engage in general activities such as waking clients and monitoring from a distance.

Skills

Experience in social services

Understanding of counseling procedures

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Grow Your Mental Health Experience While Working in a Beautiful Malibu Setting

This Role Has a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

Great job for students, including free coffee and snacks, along with competitive compensation

If you have experience in mental health treatment or other group care environments and the ability to build rapport with adolescents, this position offers you some great opportunities.

• Expand your skills in mental health treatment; this is a great job if you are working on a degree in the field.
• Gain strong experience in a small group environment. We are committed to providing outstanding care and limit the number of clients we serve to no more than six at a time.
• Enjoy the environment of our beautiful, modern treatment center in a serene, Malibu setting, while also doing the important work of helping kids heal and lead fulfilling lives.
• Interact directly with the clients, providing supervision and support.
• Enjoy free coffee and snacks, and great training while earning a competitive wage.

This is a full-time, overnight position working Wednesday through Sunday from 10 PM to 6:30 AM. It's an hourly role beginning at $22 to $25 per hour based on your experience.

• Bachelor's degree or above
• Mental health-related certifications
• 3+ years of residential mental health experience

Your Qualifications

To be a good fit for the Behavioral Technician opportunity, you will have:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in the social services field (group home, childcare, medical assistant, etc.). We may also consider candidates with college coursework in psychology, social science or similar.
• A genuine desire to work with adolescents.
• An understanding of counseling and other treatment procedures for mental health disorders with co-occurring substance abuse issues.
• Knowledge of regulations concerning mental health treatment.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.
• Good judgment, a positive attitude, dependability and confidentiality.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Internet, e‑mail, and MS Word.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

This position requires a valid California driver’s license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check (MVR) in accordance with our company standards. In addition, you must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check, live scan, physical and TB test to work at the facility.

The Role

You will provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co‑occurring population, ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director. We’re well organized and there is always someone to reach out to for support, should you need it. Each shift will include general activities (i.e., waking clients, providing hygiene baskets, monitoring from a distance, doing chores, ensuring meds are taken, etc.).

Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a tranquil, rehabilitation haven for adolescents struggling with addiction, substance abuse and co‑occurring mental health disorders. Our beautiful residential facility is based in Malibu, California, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Embodying the key principles of mind‑body health, our individualized and diverse treatment plans provide wholesome healing in a mostly unplugged and small group environment. Beachside is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled