Clinical Technician

Socket.dev; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, DAC

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health is hiring a Clinical Technician in California to provide direct client care for individuals with addiction and mental health needs. The role includes regular safety checks, participating in intakes and discharges, and supervising medication observation in a licensed treatment facility.

The technician will facilitate group sessions and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR (KIPU).

Qualifications

• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions.
• Strong professional ethics and boundaries for care.
• Positive attitude and emotional composure during treatment.
• Ownership, accountability and reliability in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct Client Care: support patients with addiction and mental health needs through activities and programming.
• Safety Checks: conduct regular rounds and monitor patient wellbeing.
• Intakes & Discharges: lead patient intake and discharge processes.
• Medication Observation: document self-administration per policy.
• Group Facilitation: lead group sessions like life skills or art therapy.
• Documentation: record notes in the EMR (KIPU).

Skills

Compassion

Ethics

Emotional stability

Ownership

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Description

Position: Clinical Technician

Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $21-23 hourly

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Available Shifts:

• AM (6:30am - 3:00pm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Client Care: Support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities and programming, appointments, and crisis intervention.
• Safety Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”).
• Intakes & Discharges: Play a leading role in patient intakes and discharges from the treatment facility, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and welcome.
• Medication Observation: Monitor and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Group Facilitation: Participate in and facilitate applicable group sessions (e.g. life skills, art therapy, outings, etc.).
• Documentation: Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU).

Requirements

Qualifications:

• License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required); candidates who are willing to get their RADT/SUDRC/RAC (9-hour online course) are encouraged to apply
• Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Experience: 1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred)
• Additional:
• Valid CA Driver's License (required)
• Current Health Screen / Physical (required)
• TB Test Clearance (required)

Important Qualities:

• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
• Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity
• Positive attitude and emotional composure
• Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.