Mental Health Technician

Akua Mind Body; California; Vor Ort; USD 26.139 - 37.229; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Zusammenfassung

Akua Behavioral Health is seeking a Clinical Technician for our California facility. This hourly, full-time role supports patients with addiction and mental health programming, crisis intervention, and daily care.

The position requires RADT/SUDRC/RAC credentials, a HS diploma or higher, and a minimum of 1 year in behavioral healthcare. Core duties include rounds, intake/discharge support, medication observation, and EMR documentation in KIPU.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold RADT, SUDRC, or RAC license.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral healthcare experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Direct Client Care: Support patients with addiction and mental health programming, appointments, and crisis intervention.
• Safety Checks: Conduct regular rounds to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Intakes & Discharges: Lead patient intake and discharge processes.
• Medication Observation: Monitor and document self-administration of medications.
• Group Facilitation: Lead group sessions such as life skills or therapy activities.
• Documentation: Record notes in the EMR system (KIPU).

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Documentation in EMR (KIPU)

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

RADT/SUDRC/RAC license

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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)
• 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.