Overnight Behavioral Health Technician

D'Amore Mental Health; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight bonus

Overnight shift premium

401k matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development reimbursement

PTO & sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

Career progression

Performance reviews

Management opportunities

Job summary

D'Amore Healthcare in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks an exceptionally organized, compassionate team player to support inpatient mental health care. You will perform rounds, observe medications, document care, assist with intake and registration, and de-escalate crises.

The role requires at least one year of relevant full-time experience, a high school diploma or GED, and valid DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance. Enjoy benefits including health and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, mileage reimbursement,

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in a program serving persons with mental health or substance use disorders.
• Understanding principles of community-based mental health or substance use programs, group counseling, crisis intervention, and client-centered treatment.
• Ability to adapt program practices to changing funding requirements and communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurance are required; DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or exemption is needed.

Responsibilities

• Rounds
• Medication observation
• Documentation of care
• Intake and registration
• De-escalation of crises
• House-keeping
• Assistance with patient activities

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Here at D'Amore Healthcare we treat patients with primary mental health needs in an inpatient setting centrally located in Costa Mesa, Orange County. We are looking for an exceptionally organized, compassionate, team player with precision documentation, time management, and group work skills. If this describes you and you want to join a powerful team,

We offer some incredible benefits which include:

• Earn $500 bonus for overnight positions once your introductory period is successfully completed
• Shift premium of an additional $1.50/hr for shifts worked on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Matching 401k Benefit
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Professional Development Program with Cost Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave of 16 Days Annually
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Exemplary performance review
• Mid-level to Senior management opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Rounds
• Medication Observation
• Documentation
• Intake and Registration
• De-escalation
• House-keeping
• Patient Activity Assistance

Qualifications:

1. Experience: One year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with primary mental health or substance use disorders.

2. Knowledge: Understanding principles and practices of community-based mental health or substance use programs, facility therapy, crisis intervention, group counseling, individual counseling theory and technique, and belief in the principles of client-centered treatment.

3. Special Skills: Adapt program practices and goals to changing funding requirements, represent program in a professional manner and communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Have great boundaries and compassion to care for patients.

4. Education: Graduation from high school or, possession of a GED.

5. Other Requirements: Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance. Hiring is contingent upon receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption, a TB test, and clearance on an employment physical.

Schedule:

OVERNIGHT (Four 10 hour shifts per week: 9:30P-8A)