What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Technician position at Akua Behavioral Health?
Position: Clinical Technician
Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $21-$23 hourly (dependent on shift and experience)
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- PTO (Vacation, Sick)
- Equity Shares (ESOP)
- Educational Stipend
Shifts:
- AM (6:30am - 3:00pm)
- PM (2:30am - 11:00pm)
- NOC (10:30pm - 7:00am)
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Care: Support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities and programming, appointments, and crisis intervention.
- Safety Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”).
- Intakes & Discharges: Play a leading role in patient intakes and discharges from the treatment facility, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and welcome.
- Medication Observation: Monitor and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
- Group Facilitation: Participate in and facilitate applicable group sessions (e.g. life skills, art therapy, outings, etc.).
- Documentation: Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU).
Qualifications:
- License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required)
- Candidates with EMT/CMA/CNA who are willing to get their RADT/SUDRC/RAC are encouraged to apply.
- These registrations require only a 9-hour online course and proof of enrollment is sufficient to start. RADT (Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician) is offered through CCAPP. SUDRC (Substance Use Disorder Registered Counselor) is offered through CADTP. RAC (Registered Addiction Counselor) is offered through CAADE.
- Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Experience: 1 years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred)
- Additional:
- Valid CA Driver's License (required)
- Current Health Screen / Physical (required)
- TB Test Clearance (required)
Important Qualities:
- Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
- Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity
- Positive attitude and emotional composure
- Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability
Company Description:
Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.
Salary : $21 - $23
