Behavioral Health Technician

Clearview Treatment Programs•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Clearview Treatment Programs is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Technician to support clients with mental health and substance use disorders in its Venice, California facility. The role interacts with clients throughout the shift, supports their functional needs, manages the daily milieu, promotes client safety, and helps maintain a therapeutic environment. Technicians are expected to understand clients’ histories and needs, notice changes in their condition or behavior, document services in client records, and communicate proactively with clinical team members and supervisors. The position works closely with program staff and facility team members and maintains professional relationships with clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors as needed. It is an overnight role; the posting identifies Sunday through Thursday in one description and Saturday through Monday under available shifts. Clearview Treatment Programs provides individualized, evidence-based treatment for adults with mental health and substance use disorders, with an emphasis on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Its continuum of care includes residential and outpatient treatment options.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
High school diploma or equivalent; listed as preferred in the qualifications.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Valid driver's license and generally clean driving record; employees must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle under the company Vehicle Policy.
Clearance of a TB test, fingerprinting, state clearance, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Ability to meet continuing education requirements for certification.
Ability to complete required post-conditional-offer screenings: drug screening, criminal history background check, Live Scan fingerprint check, motor vehicle report, TB test, pre-hire physical, and education and work history verification.
Drug and alcohol certification, or willingness to complete the requirements during the orientation period, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Drug and alcohol certification.
High school diploma or equivalent (listed as preferred in the qualifications).
Willingness to complete drug and alcohol certification requirements during the orientation period.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the clinical team to select interventions suited to individual client needs.
Engage clients in the milieu and in activities, including groups and outings, throughout the workday.
Prompt clients to complete activities of daily living, such as room cleaning, hygiene, and laundry, and conduct regular room hygiene checks.
Conduct drug screenings, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzer tests as needed.
Prompt clients to attend meals on time and provide structure and supervision at mealtimes; model appropriate table manners and social conversation.
Provide and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Interact therapeutically with clients one-to-one, in the community, and in group meetings while maintaining boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior.
Collaborate with the clinical team to facilitate client education groups and adhere to DBT interventions.
Respond therapeutically to crises, recognize changes in mood and behavioral functioning, identify triggers for escalation, and use de-escalation and verbal intervention skills to prevent or manage crises.
Use praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behavior, and set limits in a kind and firm manner.
Document services, incident reports, shift reports, group notes, and milieu notes accurately and promptly according to policy.
Follow facility safety procedures, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal and external disaster plans.
Perform vehicle safety and fuel checks before using company vehicles and report concerns to a supervisor or manager.
Support clients in managing leisure time, including participating in activities with them.
Greet guests warmly, answer phones, and handle calls with a positive, customer-service-focused manner.
Complete visual clinical observations and follow clinical precautions.
Transport clients to appointments and outings, supporting them while they regulate in the community.
Support medication compliance and client self-administration of medication.
Prepare for admissions by preparing rooms, completing intake documentation, documenting and storing medications, searching and inventorying client belongings, and notifying the therapist of contraband.
Support discharge processes as needed.
Maintain professional relationships and communicate with program staff, facility team members, clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors as appropriate.

Benefits

Multiple health plan design options.
Flexible dental and vision plan options.
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP) and emotional well-being support.
Company-paid critical illness coverage with health plan enrollment.
Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax-savings accounts.
Team member referral program.
Parental leave.
Career development pathways.
Company-supported continuing education and certification.