Behavioral Health Tech (Overnight)

Discovery Behavioral Health • Malibu, CA

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Tech I observes and reports on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming at Cliffside Malibu, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Malibu, California. The center uses the Stages of Change model and individualized treatment plans with a holistic approach to recovery. This is a full-time, overnight, on-site role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some prior knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
• Ability to identify behavioral changes and crises and recognize when additional assistance is needed.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, emergency directions, and documentation requirements.
• Must be pre-qualified to drive company vehicles and transport clients.

Nice To Haves

• Up to one year of previous work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems, and recovery resources in the community.
• Basic knowledge of internal and external referrals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clients’ daily needs according to the program schedule.
• Conduct property searches of clients as required.
• Perform urine drug screening tests as required.
• Provide transportation and supervision for clients, including errands, shopping, and pick-ups, after qualifying to drive company vehicles and clients.
• Observe and monitor client behavior and interactions, and document them in the communication log.
• Stay aware of client schedules and personal time.
• Conduct regular house and grounds checks and notify a supervisor of irregularities.
• Help maintain safe and clean grounds and facilities.
• Recognize behavioral changes and crises, and determine when additional assistance is needed.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures, emergency procedures, notification protocols, and directions; document everything.
• Assemble, break down, and quality-assure client charts; perform light filing and answer telephones.
• Maintain open communication with facility staff, clients, and families, and liaise with community agencies, vendors, and health-service payers.
• Maintain professional ethics, appropriate boundaries, and patient confidentiality.
• Recognize personal recovery issues that may affect job performance or client interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED