Behavioral Technician/Mental Healthcare Technician - On-Call

Centered Health•Malibu, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an on-call position for a Behavioral Technician/Mental Healthcare Technician. The role involves providing direct supervision to clients, facilitating psycho-educational and support groups, and completing assigned house chores. Responsibilities include preparing and monitoring medication administration, documenting client activities and behaviors, and assisting with educational activities. The position requires maintaining active client participation, providing crisis intervention when necessary, and communicating openly with staff, therapists, and the Executive Director. The role also emphasizes professional growth through required training and encourages client participation in daily activities and positive peer interactions.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
First aid and CPR certification (we will pay for you to obtain if you don't currently have this).
Current driver's license and clear DMV record.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic Computer skills i.e. internet, email, and Word.
Must be able to lift and carry light objects and parcels as an incidental part of their job.
Possesses a High School diploma or GED.
Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served.
Knowledge of regulations concerning mental health treatment.
Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.
Frequent sitting; must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Must be able to travel between assigned facilities via car.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide line of sight supervision to clients.
Facilitate skill-building psycho-educational and/or support groups.
Complete house-related chores as assigned.
Provide and facilitate educational and non-substantive counseling groups.
Promptly document all activities in the client’s records.
Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through completing all required training.
Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
Maintain active participation with the clients at all times.
Prepare and monitor medication administration then document all details in KIPU.
Document clients’ daily activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in KIPU.
Maintain open communication with staff, therapists, and Executive Director.
Assist the Educational Director during designated school times with education-related activities and monitoring of the client’s computer internet use.
Encourage client’s participation in all daily activities and promote positive interactions among peers.
Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.