Behavioral Health Technician

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Clearview Treatment Programs is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support clients in a behavioral health treatment setting. The role interacts with clients throughout the shift, helps meet functional needs, manages the daily milieu, promotes safety, and maintains a therapeutic environment. The technician should become familiar with clients’ histories and needs, identify cues or behaviors that may signal a change in status, document client records, and communicate proactively with clinical team members and supervisors. The position works closely with program and facility staff and maintains professional relationships with clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors as needed. The posted opening is for overnight shifts Saturday through Monday in Venice, California. The job details list the position type as full-time/part-time. Compensation is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and certifications. Employees may transport clients to appointments and outings using company vehicles. The role also involves admissions and discharge support, medication self-administration support, client observation, and responding therapeutically to crisis situations. Clearview describes its work as individualized, evidence-based treatment for adults with mental health and substance use disorders, with an emphasis on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Drug and alcohol certification is preferred, or willingness to complete requirements during the orientation period.
Commitment to maintaining continuing education requirements for certification.
Clearance of a TB test, fingerprinting, state clearance, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Valid driver’s license and generally clean driving record; employees must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle under the company Vehicle Policy.
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.
Ability to comply with state licensing restrictions concerning specified criminal charges, subject to exemptions where offered.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Drug and alcohol certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the clinical team to select appropriate interventions based on individual client needs.
Engage clients in the milieu and activities, including activities in group settings.
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 appropriate supervision and structure during meals.
Model appropriate table manners and small talk, and encourage client engagement during meals.
Help provide and maintain a therapeutic environment with other staff.
Interact therapeutically with clients one-to-one, in the community, and in group meetings while maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior.
Collaborate with the clinical team to facilitate client education groups.
Respond therapeutically in crisis situations and use verbal intervention and de-escalation skills when clients escalate, involving other staff as needed.
Recognize clients’ behavioral functioning, mood changes, escalation triggers, and needs; adjust approaches accordingly and support development of DBT coping skills.
Use praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, and set limits in a kind and firm manner.
Document services, incident reports, shift reports, group notes, and milieu notes accurately and on time in accordance with policies and procedures.
Follow facility safety procedures, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal and external disaster plans.
Follow the DBT model and interventions.
Complete vehicle safety and fuel checks before using company vehicles and report concerns to a supervisor or manager.
Help clients manage leisure time, including joining them in activities.
Greet guests warmly and answer and field phone calls with a positive, customer-service-oriented manner.
Follow clinical precautions, including visual client observations.
Transport clients to appointments and support them in regulating in the community; transportation may also include outings and airport trips.
Gather clients for outings and groups to promote program engagement.
Support medication compliance and the management of client self-administration.
Prepare for client admissions, including 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 working relationships with program staff, facility team members, clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors as needed.
Maintain required certification continuing education.