Behavioral Tech I

Position Summary The Behavioral Tech I is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Core Competencies:

• Able to round on patients as ordered
• Able to take vitals at intervals to be determined by facility policy and TX plan.
• Able to supply oversight for activities as shown by documentation of groups.
• Able to document wellbeing of patient in EHR at regular intervals.
• Able to communicate emergent issues or patients needing added support through shift notes and direct communication.

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

• 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
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Swing Shift 1:30pm-12am
• Work Location: Malibu, CA
• Compensation: Pay Range: $21-23/hr.