Technicians - CM Behavioral Tech I

Cliffside Malibu; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliffside Malibu in Malibu, CA seeks a Behavioral Tech I to observe and report on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.

You will support daily activities, conduct client transport and safety tasks, monitor behavior, and maintain documentation. The role requires a High School diploma, up to one year of experience, and willingness to work a swing shift from 1pm to 12:30am.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
• Up to one year of previous work experience preferred.
• Maintains open communication with facility staff, clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates clients’ daily needs per the program schedule.
• Conducts property searches of clients as required.
• Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.
• Provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups, etc.
• Observes and monitors clients’ behavior and interactions; documents in the communication log.
• Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
• Conducts regular house and grounds checks and ensures safety and cleanliness.
• Contributes to understanding of recovery resources in the community.
• Confronts behavioral changes and recognizes crises needing additional assistance.
• Follows policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and emergency protocols.
• Assembles, breaks down, and quality checks client charts; light filing and answering phones.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Tech I is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitates clients’ daily needs per the program schedule.
• Conducts property searches of clients as required.
• Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.
• Provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).
• Observes and monitors clients’ behavior and interactions. Documentation in communication log.
• Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
• Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities. Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community.
• Basic knowledge of referrals, both within and outside of our Organization
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentially
• Becomes familiar with the Policy and Procedures. Consistency required in following our policies and procedures. Follow emergency procedures exactly (notification protocols, transportation, etc.) Follow exact directions given and documents everything.
• Assembly, breakdown and quality assurance of client charts, light filing, and answering of telephones.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

• High School or GED Diploma preferred
• Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, clients and families.Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services.
• Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
• Up to one-year previous work experience preferred.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Swing Shift 1pm-12:30am

Work Location: On-Site in Malibu, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $21-23/hr.