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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid California RADT certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record for at least five years.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including background checks and health clearances.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Commitment to compassionate, recovery-oriented care for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Skills in professional boundaries, ethical conduct, therapeutic communication, active listening, crisis intervention, de-escalation, observation, behavioral monitoring, teamwork, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential care, healthcare, human services, security, hospitality, education, or a related field.
• Personal recovery experience or familiarity with recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine facility walkthroughs, room inspections, and client observations to maintain a safe and secure treatment environment.
• Monitor client activity and report behavioral, medical, or safety concerns to nursing and clinical staff.
• Help maintain a substance-free facility by following program policies and procedures.
• Provide encouragement, support, and accountability to clients during detoxification.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Encourage participation in treatment programming, peer support, and recovery-focused activities.
• Assist with admissions, orientations, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Escort clients to appointments, meetings, recreational activities, and approved off-site services as needed.
• Support daily program operations and ensure compliance with facility schedules and expectations.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral concerns, emotional distress, and crisis situations.
• Use de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to support client safety and stabilization.
• Communicate significant observations and incidents to nursing and clinical staff.
• Document client observations, behaviors, incidents, and interactions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and organizational policies.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with supervised toxicology screenings and related documentation.
• Monitor compliance with program expectations and report concerns to appropriate team members.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee wellness programs