Behavioral Health Technician - Breathe

SERO MENTAL HEALTH • Los Angeles, CA

50d • $0 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Breathe (Life Healing Centers) is hiring for a Behavioral Health Technician in the West Hollywood, CA area. The Behavioral Health Tech will assist clinical staff with the treatment program and acts as a liaison to the client community. This role supervises client compliance with residential program rules and guidelines.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Proof of a current negative TB test.
• CPR/First-Aid certification.
• Documentation for I-9 verification.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use various software programs.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.
• General knowledge of twelve-step recovery programs.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles. Must have a valid California driver’s license and be approved to drive company vehicles.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness and patience.
• Keen observation skills.
• Ability to adapt to diverse client groups.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in health or social services field preferred.
• Prior experience in group home or behavioral health facility is preferred.
• Previous experience in eating disorder treatment program preferred.
• If in recovery, must have 1+ years of recovery.
• Prior client transporter experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Admits, orients, welcomes and reviews client handbook with new clients.
• Consistently completes client-related paperwork at admit and discharge.
• Performs searches, deciphers contraband from authorized items; labels and stores luggage for safekeeping.
• Ensures clients attend all scheduled sessions throughout the day and evening, keeps and files attendance records.
• Provides transportation to clients while strictly adhering to vehicle safety and driving rules.
• Performs property rounds on a regular basis.
• Utilizes understanding of trauma-informed therapy model and client level system. Oversees client use of telephones.
• Conducts and records urinary analyses processes and results.
• Client medication monitoring. Following & adhering to medication system process.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enrollment in multi-level medical, dental, and vision health benefits with substantial employer premium contributions for full-time employees and their dependents.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Long Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Plans.
• Voluntary benefits including Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Critical Illness Coverage, and Legal Assistance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• 401(K) Retirement Plans with company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed per paycheck for both full and part-time employees.
• Immediate 100% vesting upon becoming eligible for the company match for 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

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