The Behavioral Technician provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned. The health, welfare and safety of our participants is the main-focus of your position. Monitor and track activities of participants and document all observations and actions. Check facility, grounds and participants regularly for security and or safety hazards. Responsibilities. Facilitates clients’ daily needs per the program schedule. Conducts person and property searches of participants as required. Perf... more details
Job Description
The Behavioral Technician provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned. The health, welfare and safety of our participants is the main-focus of your position. Monitor and track activities of participants and document all observations and actions. Check facility, grounds and participants regularly for security and or safety hazards.
Responsibilities
Facilitates clients’ daily needs per the program schedule.
Conducts person and property searches of participants as required.
Performs urine drug screening testing of participants as required.
Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).
Observes and monitors participants’ behavior and interactions. Documentation in communication log
Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
Completion of Med training required.
Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities. Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.
Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community.
Basic knowledge of referrals, both within and outside of our Organization
Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethic, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentially
Becomes familiar with the Policy and Procedures. Consistency required in following our policies and procedures. Follow emergency procedures exactly (notification protocols, transportation, etc.) Follow exact directions given and documents everything.
Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Attends all staff meetings, in-service trainings, and educational workshops
Stock food and drink supplies for clients and staff
Under your Supervisor’s direction you maybe be asked to perform some office duties. Including but not limited to: Assembly, breakdown and quality assurance of client charts, light filing, and answering of telephones.
This is a full-time position that will work overnight Saturday - Tuesday 10pm-8am.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at cliffsidemalibu.com.
Qualifications
High School or GED Diploma preferred
Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services.
Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
Up to one-year previous work experience preferred.
Valid Class “C” Driver’s License and liability insurance.
Medication training required within 30 days of employment
First Aid, AED, and CPR certification, obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current thereafter
1-year minimum sobriety, if in recovery
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
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