Clinical Technician

Clinical Technician Akua Behavioral Health•3.5 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $21•$23 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee stock ownership plan Paid sick time Qualifications CPR Certification Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Driver's License Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Patient care

EMT License CNA Counseling Certification Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Position:

Clinical Technician Type:

Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation:

$21•23 hourly

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) PTO (Vacation, Sick) Equity Shares (ESOP)

Shifts:

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, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance and background check (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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00•$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of healthcare experience do you have? (i.e. treating patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders)? Do you have one of the following certifications: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC? If you do not have RADT/SUDRC/RAC, are you willing to take a 9-hour online course to achieve this? (Write N/A if you already achieved.)? Do you have valid CA driver's license? Do you have a CPR and First Aid certificate? Are open to getting a background check/Live scan done?

Are you comfortable working:

NOC (10:30pm•7:00am) shift?

Work Location:

In person