Clinical Technician

Akuadetox; 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 behavioral health center in California is seeking a Clinical Technician to support clients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. The successful candidate will provide direct care, conduct safety checks, and facilitate group sessions, requiring a valid CA license and relevant credentials. The role emphasizes compassion, strong ethics, and excellent communication skills. Join an organization dedicated to innovative and holistic treatment approaches for lasting recovery.

Qualifications

• RADT, SUDRC, or RAC credentials are required.
• 1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• California Driver's License and Health Screen required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients struggling with addiction through various activities.
• Conduct regular safety checks on all patients.
• Assist with intakes and discharges to ensure client comfort.
• Monitor client medication self-administration.
• Facilitate applicable group sessions.
• Document all required notes in the electronic system.

Skills

Compassion for clients

Strong professional ethics

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

KIPU electronic medical record system

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).

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.