Medical Technician(EMT,CNA, or MA)

Clear Behavioral Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Clear Behavioral Health in Torrance, California, is seeking a Medical Technician to oversee medication adherence and support clients in a compassionate environment. Key responsibilities include supervising self-administration of medications, documenting patient care services, and maintaining compliance with medical protocols. Ideal candidates have experience in mental health or dual diagnosis, hold valid certifications, and are prepared to engage actively with clients to ensure their well-being and safety. Experience with CPR/First Aid is required, along with a clean background check.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with mental health or dual diagnosis (preferred).
• Must be able to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification.
• Clean background check/ability to pass live scan.

Responsibilities

• Support medication adherence under supervision.
• Supervise self-administration of medications.
• Document patient care services in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Medication adherence supervision

Communication with medical staff

Client behavior observation

Education

Valid EMT, MA, or CNA certification

Job description

About Us:

Clear Behavioral Health is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals. Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability.

Summary of Position

As a Medical Technician, you will support medication adherence under the supervision of the Program Manager or Program Director. You will serve as a liaison between clients and medical staff while ensuring compliance with medication policies, ethical standards, and documentation protocols.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures client’s medications are being taken in a timely fashion as ordered by the doctor.
• Supervise clients’ self-administration of medications, ensuring compliance with physician orders.
• Audit and monitor client charts and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) in the KIPU system.
• Conduct regular medication counts to verify accuracy and staff adherence to protocols.
• Communicate medication changes with physicians and pharmacies as needed.
• Handling pharmacy payments with current and past clients.
• Record all prescribed medications entering the facility and dispense over‑the‑counter medications, logging per protocol.
• Coordinate timely ordering, pickup, and drop‑off of medications from approved pharmacies.
• Safely store and dispose of discontinued or discharged clients’ medications according to facility policies, completing required reports.
• Record all prescribed medication that enters the house/office.
• Process pharmacy payments for current and former clients, ensuring accurate billing and reconciliation.
• Dispense over‑the‑counter medications as needed, and record in required log.
• Document patient care services in the electronic medical record.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (e.g., cleaning, sanitizing, laundry) in detox houses to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Take and record vital signs as required.
• Observe and monitor client behavior, intervening based on individual treatment plans, schedules, and facility needs.
• Provide 1:1 supervision for at‑risk clients (e.g., those with suicidal ideation or Against Treatment Advice (ATA) risks) as directed by the supervisor.
• Support ATA prevention through 1:1 counseling, notifying the assigned counselor, and immediately reporting to a supervisor when clients express intent to leave.
• Coordinate milieu treatment with counseling staff through client records, staff communication, and meetings.
• Maintain the staff shift log, including check‑in/check‑out times and a summary of shift events.
• Supervises self‑administration of client medications.
• Follows emergency procedures exactly (including paging protocol, etc.)
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1 year of experience working with mental health or dual diagnosis (preferred).
• Must be able to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must be able to pass TB or X‑Ray clearance.
• Valid EMT, MA, or CNA certification.
• Clean background check/ability to pass livescan.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedules(3 schedule options available):

Overnight(11pm-7:30am):

1. Sunday-Thursday(40 hours) or Sunday through Wednesday(32 hours per week)
2. Thursday through Monday(40 hours per week) or Friday-Monday(32 hours per week)

Swing(230pm-11pm):

3. Sunday, Monday, and Friday(24 hours per week)