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Gratitude Lodge

BHT (Detox)

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) |
Full-Time Location:
Long Beach, CA Schedule:
Swing Shift - 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Full-Time Join Our Team We are a growing behavioral healthsubstance abuse treatment center seeking a dependable Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support clients in recovery. Perfect for those pursuing careers in mental health, addiction treatment, or social services . Key Responsibilities Provide direct client care and supervision Complete intakes, documentation, and EMR data entry Conduct rounds and monitor client behavior Perform drug testing and assist with med pass Support program rules and client accountability Communicate with clinical and operations teams Qualifications High school diploma (required) CADC / Recovery Worker or in progress (preferred) CPRFirst Aid certified Experience in behavioral health or substance abuse (preferred) What We're Looking For Dependable and punctual Strong communication skills Calm, professional, and team-oriented Passion for helping others Why Apply Meaningful, impactful work Career growth in behavioral health Supportive team environment Apply Today Start your career in Behavioral Health, Mental Health Tech, and Addiction Treatment and make a difference every day.