Behavioral Technician-Weekends

Centered Health LLC; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals, coffee and snacks

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A behavioral health facility in Agoura Hills seeks a Behavioral Technician to provide support in a residential setting for adolescents. Responsibilities include interacting with clients and assisting with their rehabilitation needs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a passion for helping young people. The role offers competitive hourly wages and free meals in a resort-like environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the social services field.
• Genuine desire to work with adolescents.
• Valid California driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic support for client care.
• Interact directly with clients and support rehabilitation.

Skills

Experience in social services

Communication skills

Knowledge of mental health disorders

First aid and CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grow Your Experience in Mental Health in a Beautiful Resort-Like Setting

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

If you have experience in mental health treatment environments and the ability to build rapport with adolescents, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:

• Expand your experience in mental health treatment; this is a great job if you are working on a degree in the field.
• Showcase your potential to grow within our organization or enjoy the flexibility of a part-time position.
• Work in a beautiful facility in a resort-like setting that is convenient to the 101 freeway.
• Interact directly with the clients, providing supervision and support. If you work on weekdays, you'll also interact with therapists and other teammates. If you work on weekends, you'll accompany the clients on outings, from hiking and beach-going to visits to Disneyland, Universal Studios and other attractions.
• Enjoy free meals, coffee and snacks while earning competitive compensation.

This is a full-time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 1:45 PM to 10:15 PM. This hourly position starts at $22 to $25 per hour based on your experience. Additional compensation will be considered for the following:

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

The Job

Reporting to the Program Director, you will provide basic support regarding the care of the clients to ensure they have what they need for successful rehabilitation.

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.
• A genuine desire to work with adolescents.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Must have 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Internet, email, and MS Word.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

About Us

At Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center, our mission is to provide healing resources for adolescents battling substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. Our diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensures that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. We look for people who can grow, think, dream, create, and push the model of healthcare forward. We value achievers, leaders, and visionaries. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.

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