Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician

Akua Mind Body; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)

PTO (Vacation, Sick)

Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job summary

A leading healthcare treatment center seeks a Clinical Technician in Costa Mesa, California. This role involves direct support for clients facing mental health and addiction issues. The ideal candidate should have relevant licenses, a commitment to compassionate care, and the ability to work collaboratively. Successful candidates will facilitate group sessions and ensure the safety and well-being of clients. Offering a competitive hourly rate and benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Licenses like RADT, SUDRC, or RAC are required.
• 1+ years of experience in behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Valid CA Driver's License and current health screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients dealing with addiction and mental health disorders.
• Conduct safety checks on all patients in care.
• Lead intake and discharge processes for clients.
• Monitor self-administration of medications by clients.
• Facilitate group sessions for clients.
• Document notes in the electronic medical record system.

Skills

Compassion for clients

Strong professional ethics

Positive attitude

Ownership and accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Description (Position details below are provided for clarity).

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)

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).

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.