What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Serene Behavioral Health?
SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Technician- Mental Health at Serene Behavioral Health (an INFINITI GROUP, LLC program) plays a crucial part of the Operations department. Support Staff are responsible for the daily supervision of the treatment program's community and attends to the client's essential needs while in the detoxification or residential program. Location(s): San Juan Capistrano, Orange County
Job Duties:
- Completion of all duties and/or documentation within Company and DHCS timelines
- Client rounds documentation on rounds sheet
- Responsible to read shift log at beginning of shift and complete their own shift log and essential tasks contained therein by conclusion of shift.
- Complete new admission intake procedures according to Company policies on all new admissions (UA, belongings searches, and paperwork).
- Documentation of daily progress in client files.
- Observe and document client taking medications in accordance with Company Policies.
- Observe and document client blood pressure and other vitals in accordance to Company and DHCS guidelines
- Transportation of clients to appointments, meetings etc.
- Crisis Intervention
- Logging of new medicationsn and reviewing medication changes according to DHCS and Company procedures.
- Filing, copying files, and other office duties as assigned.
- Assist, teach and/or supervise clients with general program activities
- Maintain cleanliness and clean up as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Special consideration is given to applicants with previous experience in mental health treatment.
- Preferably 1 years of sobriety for individuals in recovery
- Preferably 1 year of experience in a human services setting; strong professional references attesting to high degree of customer service, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Ability to prioritize and perform with minimal direction
- Computer literate and ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration, the treatment team and family members
- Ability to function independently
- Certification in First Aid/CPR prior to date of hire
- Clean DMV record and/or meet criteria in accordance with Company insurance policy requirements.
- Valid California Driver's License with no more than 1 moving violation in past 3 years
*The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need arises and according to programmatic need.
*Shift(s) Available: 6A-2P, 2P-10P, 10P-6A (Full and Part Time Available)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: negotiable $20.00- $23.00 per hour depending on experience
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401k
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift, Swing shift & Overnight Shift
- Tuesday-Saturday, Friday -Monday &mixed schedules available
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (required for shifts that include driving, 6a-2p & 2p-10p)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Successful candidates must be able to be fingerprinted or live scanned for the Department of Social Services. Confirm that you understand this requirement?
Experience:
- Behavioral health/mental health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23