Detox Technician

Clear Behavioral Health•Gardena, CA

1d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Clear Behavioral Health provides a continuum of mental health and substance use services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services. Its person-centered, holistic, evidence-based approach is delivered by a multidisciplinary team. The Behavioral Health Technician provides basic behavioral health patient care under the supervision of the Program Manager or Program Director. The role supports the patient care team in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and assists with crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The posted schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 16 hours per week. Pay is $21.00–$22.50 per hour.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Must pass TB or X-ray clearance.
Must have a clean background check or be able to pass Live Scan.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with mental health or dual-diagnosis populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate clients’ daily activities, including wake-ups, chore supervision, meal service, and laundry.
Observe and monitor client behavior and intervene according to schedules, individual treatment plans, and facility needs.
Facilitate assigned groups, meetings, and activities according to the program schedule.
Document observations and milieu interventions in client records, with at least one entry per shift or group.
Coordinate milieu treatment with counseling staff through consent records, staff communication, and counseling or staff meetings.
Complete staff shift reports, including check-in and check-out and a summary of shift events.
Transport clients as directed by a supervisor, including for court, medical appointments, and ancillary services.
Ensure client telephones are available with the ringer on during designated hours.
Supervise client self-administration of medication after receiving appropriate training.
Orient new clients to house rules.
Check in new clients, including searching belongings and securing contraband and medications.
Follow emergency procedures, including escalation protocols.
Prevent Against Treatment Advice (ATA) departures through one-to-one counseling and prompt notification of the assigned counselor and a supervisor or counselor when a client discusses leaving the program.
Support aftercare by facilitating aftercare groups and conducting sober-living house checks when assigned.
Collect urine drug screens when directed and follow applicable procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.