Behavioral Health Technician (Beachside Recovery)

Premier Health Group•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Beachside Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for their Tustin/Santa Ana location. This is a full-time position at a detox residential facility, with all shifts available. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of addiction recovery, be drug-free, fully vaccinated against COVID, and possess a clean driving record. The technician will assist clients in navigating their daily and evening programming schedules within a substance abuse detox/residential setting.

Requirements

RADT or SUDRC certification
Minimum of one year of experience in a human services setting
Clean DMV Record and/or accordance with program requirements
Willingness to drive
Valid Driver’s License
Current certification in First Aid/CPR
High School diploma, or GED equivalent
Must be legally able to work in the United States
Must be drug-free
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of addiction recovery
Understanding of chemical dependency
Understanding of the 12 Step process and the alternative SMART program
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and privacy measures
Knowledge and good use of boundaries with coworkers and clients

Responsibilities

Conduct client rounds according to state protocols and document appropriately.
Complete new admission intake procedures including UA, belongings searches, and paperwork.
Document daily progress in client charts.
Conduct room searches as needed or requested by management.
Administer detoxification protocols (completion of CIWA, COWS forms, vital signs rounds) on all detoxification clients.
Collect urine samples for testing.
Maintain cleanliness of property.
Transport clients in company vehicles to appointments, meetings, and outside activities.
Crisis intervention.
Assist, teach, and/or supervise clients with general household chores, cleanliness, and food preparation; clean up as required.