Mental Health Technician-Part Time (Adult Residential Program)

Lightfully Behavioral Health, Inc.; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mental health treatment provider is seeking a Client Care Technician to support clients' safety and well-being. Responsibilities include overseeing medication, documenting observations, and providing assistance during outings. Ideal candidates will have experience with similar client groups and effective communication skills. This role offers competitive hourly compensation and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Continuing education and professional development

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• One year of experience with the client group or two years in social work.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients' safety and monitor medication.
• Document client observations accurately.
• Transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

15 college semester units in behavioral sciences

Job description

Overview

Lightfully Behavioral Health is a growing leader in mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and compassionate care focused on total wellness. Lightfully provides a full continuum of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual services. With current communities providing best-in-class care in Southern California markets, Lightfully is positioned for dynamic and high-paced growth.

Job Summary

Client Care Technicians (CCTs) provide aid, supervision, and protective oversight of clients during assigned shifts. CCTs oversee the self-administration of medication for clients.

Major Responsibilities

• Supports clients’ physical and psychological safety.
• Monitors and oversees clients’ self-administration of medication.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of observations during shifts. CCTs ensure that documentation accurately reflects all changes in client’s condition and notify clinical staff of any noteworthy observations (e.g., medical, psychological, and emotional symptoms, non-compliance in programming, and behavior usage).
• Transports clients on outings, doctor’s appointments, etc.
• Provides one-on-one assistance to clients in crisis as directed by the clinical team and the client’s plan of care.
• Assists clients with nutritional and dietary needs as indicated. This may include meal and snack assembly.
• Assists with clients in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner. Seeks assistance of licensed staff when needed.
• Assists in the admission and discharge process, including orientation, belongings inventory, and facility tour.
• Leads/Co-leads and facilitates groups (as appropriate to licensure).
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor. This could include some light housekeeping duties, conducting inventory, prepping supplies for the next day, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

General Skills and Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• In keeping with DSS regulations, this position must meet DSS requirements for ‘facility manager’ (see experience below).
• One-year full-time experience, or its equivalent, working with the client group to be served OR two years’ experience as a member of the social work staff in a group home.
• If the employee does not have the required experience listed, they can provide documentation of completion with a passing grade, from an accredited or approved college or university, of 15 college semester or equivalent quarter units in behavioral sciences, 9 units of which must be in courses relating to children with behavioral problems which may be the result of abuse, neglect, or emotional trauma. The courses may include, but are not limited to, curriculums in Corrections, Psychology, Social Work, or Social Welfare.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete First Aid Training (First Aid Certificate).
• Complete required health screening, TB clearance, Criminal Record Clearance.

The pay range for this position is $21-23/hour.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values authenticity, connection, and integrity