Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Per Diem)

Akua Mind Body; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 16,531,200 - 19,286,400; Full time

Job summary

Akua Mind Body is seeking a Clinical Technician on a contractual, per-diem basis in California. The role offers approximately 10 hours per week at $25/hr, with potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities include safety checks and routine rounds for patients, ensuring high standards of care. Licenses RADT/SUDRC/RAC are required, along with a valid CA driver's license and current health/ TB clearance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred).
• License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required).
• Valid CA Driver's License (required).
• Current Health Screen / Physical (required).
• TB Test Clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Safety Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”).

Skills

Behavioral healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Description

Position: Clinical Technician

Type: Contractual, Per-Diem

Compensation: $25/hr

Estimated Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week

Employment Growth Opportunity: This role has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance, business needs, and mutual interest, subject to further discussion.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”).

Requirements and 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)
• 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.