Mental Health Technician

Clear Behavioral Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Behavioral Health in Torrance, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patient care under supervision. You will contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily activities, and participate in crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will document observations, coordinate with counseling staff, and help with group activities and aftercare support. CPR/First Aid certification and Livescan clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Clean background check/ability to pass livescan.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates clients' daily activities in the facility; wake ups, chore supervision, assists with meal service and assists with laundry.
• Observes and monitors clients’ behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual client’s treatment plan and facility needs.
• Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule.
• Documents observations/milieu interventions in client records (minimum of one entry per shift/group).
• Coordinates milieu treatment with counseling staff (via consent record, staff communication, and counseling/staff meetings).
• Completes the staff shift report (including check-in and check-out as well as a summary of the shift events).
• Transports clients per supervisor’s directives (for court, doctor’s appointments, ancillary services, etc.)
• Ensures client telephones are available (ringer on) during designated hours.
• Supervises self-administration of client medications (only after provided with appropriate training.)
• Orients new clients to house rules.
• Conducts check-in of new clients including search of belongings and lock-up of contraband and medications.
• Follow emergency procedures (including escalation protocol, etc.)
• Provides Against Treatment Advice (“ATA”) prevention including 1:1 counseling, notification of assigned counselor, and immediate notification of supervisor or a counselor, whenever a client talks about leaving the program.
• Supports the aftercare component by facilitating aftercare groups and conducting sober living house checks (when assigned).
• Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Activities of daily living

Milieu safety

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 Behavioral Health Technician, you will perform basic patient care services related to behavioral health under the supervision of the Program Manager or Program Director. You will assist the patient care team with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates clients' daily activities in the facility; wake ups, chore supervision, assists with meal service and assists with laundry.
• Observes and monitors clients’ behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual client’s treatment plan and facility needs.
• Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule.
• Documents observations/milieu interventions in client records (minimum of one entry per shift/group).
• Coordinates milieu treatment with counseling staff (via consent record, staff communication, and counseling/staff meetings.)
• Completes the staff shift report (including check-in and check-out as well as a summary of the shift events).
• Transports clients per supervisor’s directives (for court, doctor’s appointments, ancillary services, etc.)
• Ensures client telephones are available (ringer on) during designated hours.
• Supervises self-administration of client medications (only after provided with appropriate training.)
• Orients new clients to house rules.
• Conducts check-in of new clients including search of belongings and lock-up of contraband and medications.
• Follow emergency procedures (including escalation protocol, etc.)
• Provides Against Treatment Advice (“ATA”) prevention including 1:1 counseling, notification of assigned counselor, and immediate notification of supervisor or a counselor, whenever a client talks about leaving the program.
• Supports the aftercare component by facilitating aftercare groups and conducting sober living house checks (when assigned).
• Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.
• Other duties assigned by 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.
• Clean background check/ability to pass livescan.

Pay

$21.00 - $22.50 per hour

Schedules

1. Overnight Sunday through Wednesday(11pm-730am).32 hours per week plus the ability to pick up extra shifts.