Behavioral Technician - MH

Centered Health LLC • Agoura Hills, CA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow lead of the Program Director, Therapists and Executive Director. At Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center, our mission is to provide healing resources for adolescents battling substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. Our diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensures that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. We look for people who can grow, think, dream, create, and push the model of healthcare forward. We value achievers, leaders, and visionaries. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery. Hillcrest is part of Centered health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• First aid and CPR certification (if hired we will cover the cost to obtain)
• Current drivers’ license, valid for a minimum of 5 years, 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.
• A knowledge of regulations concerning of mental health treatment.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.

Nice To Haves

• AA/BA in mental health related field preferred.
• Have a minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field preferred.
• Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served.
• Certification in mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide line of sight supervision to clients and skill building psycho-educational and/or support groups.
• Complete house related chores as assigned.
• Provide and facilitate educational and non-substantive counseling groups assigned and promptly document these activities in the client’s records.
• Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through completing all required training.
• Provides 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Pay increases will be structured as follows, contingent upon maintaining full-time employment status and satisfactory performance: At the completion of: Pay Rate Increase 6 Months +$1.00/hour, 1 Year + $1.50/hour, 2 Years + $1.00/hour, New Pay rate by year 2: $28.50/ho

What This Job Offers

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