Behavioral Healthcare Technician (PM Shift)

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health•Bakersfield, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The full-time Behavioral Healthcare Technician I provides direct care and supportive services to patients in a behavioral health setting, helping ensure a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Under clinical leadership supervision, the technician assists with activities of daily living, monitors patient well-being, supports treatment planning, administers medications, and contributes to interdisciplinary care. The position is in a residential teen facility and is listed for the PM shift, Thursday through Sunday. The role includes supporting patients and clinical teams, monitoring and documenting patient health and progress, helping with meal planning and preparation, supervising patients, and maintaining safety and cleanliness. The technician also participates in team communication and professional development, follows organizational policies, collaborates with internal and external partners, and may travel during the workday or occasionally stay overnight.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage client care, and maintain facility standards.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, supervisors, managed health care clinicians, and medical and mental health professionals.
Ability to make independent decisions and use initiative to complete complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
Ability to exercise judgment and integrity, including confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to complete work accurately and on time with attention to detail.
Ability to work well with others and provide effective team leadership.
Proficiency in word processing, database, and/or spreadsheet applications.
Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions.
Ability to recognize merit, excellence, and intelligence in staff and potential employees.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting certification or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Two years of experience in Medical Detox, Pharmacy, SUD, Behavioral/Mental Health, EMT, or a health services setting.
Proficiency in English.
Proficient communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care as needed.
Observe and positively influence patient behavior.
Support the clinical team with crisis intervention, case management, and coordination of treatment plans.
Collaborate with doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapists to help treat and rehabilitate patients and support their return to the community.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician prescriptions.
Issue medications from the dispensary and maintain records in accordance with TPEG procedures.
Report patient symptoms, reactions, and progress to the Nurse Practitioner and/or Facility Manager, and take appropriate action.
Measure and record patients’ physical condition using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to staff.
Document nursing observations.
Inventory food; label and date opened items and expiration dates; organize the pantry and refrigerator; prepare grocery orders; and record water and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
Help ensure patients receive appropriate nutrition by shopping for groceries and preparing meals.
Review case notes and document patient progress to help maintain patient records.
Communicate patient progress in interdisciplinary meetings and daily briefings.
Initiate improvements to patient care and discuss changes with the doctor when appropriate.
Use educational opportunities to maintain clinical expertise and support personal growth and development.
Assume responsibility and accountability for supervising patients in the house.
Complete safety checks consistently.
Maintain a clean and sanitized environment, clean up spills, set up equipment, and reduce the spread of germs and infection in patients’ living areas.
Perform other assigned duties and support TPEG policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners and represent TPEG’s mission, vision, and values.
Travel occasionally during the workday and stay overnight occasionally.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, recommend new tactics and strategies, and expand job knowledge through learning opportunities.