Clinical Technician

AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, D

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

AKUA Behavioral Health Inc. in California seeks a Clinical Technician for hourly, full-time, non-exempt work supporting clients with addiction and mental health services. Evening shift option 2:30pm - 11:00pm.

You will perform direct client care, safety checks, intakes & discharges, medication observation, group facilitation, and maintain documentation in KIPU EMR. Requires RADT/SUDRC/RAC or willingness to obtain, HS diploma or higher, CA driver's license.

Qualifications

• License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC required or willing to obtain.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years in behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Must have CA Driver's License, health screen, TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct client care and daily activity programming.
• Safety checks and crisis intervention as needed.
• Oversee intakes and discharges to ensure comfort.
• Medication observation and documentation per policy.
• Group sessions facilitation (life skills, therapy, outings).
• Documentation in EMR system (KIPU).

Skills

Client care

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

KIPU EMR

Job description

Description

Position: Clinical Technician

Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $23 hourly

Benefits:

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

Available Shifts:

• PM (2:30pm - 11:00pm)

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)
• Minimum 2 years freedom from chemical dependency (required)
• 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.