Med Tech / Behavioral Health Technician (Detox & Residential)

Forward Recovery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Recovery in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a dependable Medication Technician / Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in early recovery within our detox and residential treatment programs. You will administer medications, document in Kipu EMR, assist with intakes and admissions, monitor clients in detox and residential care, and help maintain a safe recovery environment.

Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail are essential; RADT, CPR/First Aid, and Kipu EMR

Qualifications

• Medication Technician experience preferred.
• Kipu EMR experience strongly preferred.
• RADT certification preferred.
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment a plus.
• Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications according to physician orders.
• Complete documentation and charting in Kipu EMR.
• Assist with client intakes and admissions.
• Monitor clients in detox and residential levels of care.
• Perform medication counts and ensure proper medication storage.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization.
• Provide client support and help maintain a safe recovery environment.

Skills

Medication administration

Kipu EMR

Behavioral health

Detail oriented

Communication

Tools

Kipu EMR

Job description

Overview:

A Detox (DTX) and Residential Treatment (RTC) drug and alcohol treatment facility in Los Angeles is seeking a dependable Medication Technician / Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in substance use disorder treatment who are comfortable supporting clients in early recovery.

Experience with Kipu EMR is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and document medications according to physician orders
• Complete documentation and charting in Kipu EMR
• Assist with client intakes and admissions
• Monitor clients in detox and residential levels of care
• Perform medication counts and ensure proper medication storage
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization
• Provide client support and help maintain a safe recovery environment

Qualifications:

• Medication Technician experience preferred
• Experience with Kipu EMR strongly preferred
• RADT certification preferred
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred
• Experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment a plus
• Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail

Schedule:

Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available

Work Location:

In-person – Los Angeles, CA