Residential Behavioral Technician - Weekend Second Shift

Centered Health; California, Agoura Hills (MO, CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role focuses on providing rehabilitative support to adolescents in a nurturing environment, ensuring their needs are met while fostering positive interactions. You will be involved in daily activities, medication administration, and crisis intervention, all while promoting professional growth. The organization values diversity and innovation, offering a supportive atmosphere for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in mental health.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in mental health or residential settings required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are required but can be earned prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative support for clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Maintain open communication with staff and encourage positive interactions.

Skills

Mental health treatment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Good judgment

Dependability

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social science

Tools

KIPU

MS Word

Job description

Grow your mental health career while working in our beautifully laid-out facility offering our clients all the comforts of home and more! If you have experience in mental health treatment or other residential environments and the ability to build rapport with adolescents, this position offers you some great opportunities.

We are hiring for the following shift:

1. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm - 10:30pm.

The starting pay rate is $22 per hour and will increase depending on your experience.

Additional compensation will be considered for the following:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above.
2. Mental health-related certifications.
3. 3+ years of residential mental health experience.

In this position, you will provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population, ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director. Each shift will include general daily activities (i.e., waking clients, providing hygiene baskets, monitoring from a distance, doing chores, ensuring meds are taken, etc.).

Additionally, you will:

1. Provide line-of-sight supervision to clients.
2. Complete house-related chores as assigned.
3. Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness by completing all required training.
4. Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
5. Maintain active participation with the clients as required.
6. Prepare and monitor medication administration then document all details in KIPU.
7. Document clients’ nightly activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in KIPU.
8. Maintain open communication with staff, therapist, and Program Director.
9. Encourage clients and promote positive interactions among peers.
10. Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.

You will bring:

1. A high school diploma or GED.
2. 1+ year of experience in mental health, residential or PHP/IOP, addiction recovery, or ABA.
3. We may also consider candidates with college coursework in psychology, social science, or similar related fields.
4. Experience with adolescents is a plus.
5. A valid California driver's license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check (MVR).
6. Ability to obtain clearance through Live Scan (background check) and complete a physical and TB test.
7. First Aid and CPR certifications are required but can be earned through us prior to your start date if needed.
8. A genuine desire to work with adolescents.
9. Good judgment, a positive attitude, dependability, and confidentiality.
10. Knowledge of regulations concerning mental health treatment is a plus.
11. Working knowledge of mental health disorders and/or treatment procedures for such illnesses is highly desired.
12. Good verbal and written communication skills.
13. Basic computer skills, including Internet, email, and MS Word.
14. Ability to sit, stand, lift, and move up to 25 pounds as needed.

Note: Research shows that individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

At Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center, our mission is to provide healing resources for adolescents battling substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. Our diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensures that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. We look for people who can grow, think, dream, create, and push the model of healthcare forward. We value achievers, leaders, and visionaries. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.

Hillcrest is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.