Behavioral Health Technician
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Job Location:
Malibu, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Behavioral Tech is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates clients daily needs per the program schedule.
- Conducts property searches of clients as required.
- Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.
- Provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision errands shopping pick-ups etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).
- Observes and monitors clients 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 ethics 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
- Assembly breakdown and quality assurance of client charts light filing and answering of telephones.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time position that will work our swing shift from 1:30p-12a.
For a virtual tour of the facility please visit our website at .
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 Drivers 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. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above wed 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 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Care
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Case Management
- Experience with Children
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking em ... View more
