Night Behavioral Health Tech - Compassionate Care & Safety

Tenet Healthcare; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Modesto, CA is seeking a Clinical Services Technician (CST) for night shift in Behavioral Health. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will perform basic care activities under RN/Charge Nurse supervision, focusing on high-quality, individualized patient care and a safe, empowering environment.

The role requires BLS, CPI training within 30 days of hire, and preferably a high school diploma with 6+ months of relevant mental health or behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred.
• 6+ months related experience providing direct services in a mental health, substance abuse, or social service setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health programs and community resources.
• Verbal de-escalation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health patient rights.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required; CPI training within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualized basic care activities under the direction of Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment that encourages socialization and empowerment.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and shift work as assigned; standby and callback duties may apply.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Behavioral health knowledge

Communication skills

Patient rights knowledge

Basic care activities

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Modesto, CA is seeking a Clinical Services Technician (CST) for night shift in Behavioral Health. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will perform basic care activities under RN/Charge Nurse supervision, focusing on high-quality, individualized patient care and a safe, empowering environment.

The role requires BLS, CPI training within 30 days of hire, and preferably a high school diploma with 6+ months of relevant mental health or behavioral health experience.