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New Creation Behavioral Healthcare Foundation
Behavioral Health Technician AM,PM, and NOC
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$45,827 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician AM,PM, and NOC New Creation Behavioral Healthcare Foundation National City, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $21.15 - $26.92 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Substance abuse Clinical documentation Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description About New Creation Behavioral Health Foundation New Creation Behavioral Health Foundation is a dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment organization committed to helping individuals build a strong foundation for lasting recovery and meaningful change. Our programs provide withdrawal management and residential treatment services in a supportive, structured, and compassionate environment. Our multidisciplinary team includes medical professionals, therapists, counselors, and Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) who work together to provide quality, client-centered care throughout the recovery process. At New Creation, we believe that our people are our greatest asset . We are committed to developing a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace where staff members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally. We believe that when our team is healthy, supported, and working together, our clients receive the highest quality of care. We are looking for compassionate, dependable, and mission-driven professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Join New Creation Behavioral Health Foundation and become part of a team dedicated to creating new beginnings, restoring hope, and changing lives.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Drive residents and participants with alcohol and drug abuse issues to outside meetings, appointments, and outings on time according to the drive schedule
- Remain in communication with Supervisor regarding drives and drive when needed; ensure that the interior portion of the company vehicles are clean at all times; monitor clients at all times during shift and communicate regularly with the clinical team.
- Responsible for following department protocol for checking-out vehicles, proper use of equipment and maintaining contact with transportation office and/or shift supervisor
- Conduct searches when needed; inventory client personal property with clients upon intakes; utilize good communication skills in working with clients, their families, and significant others on a daily basis and while in crisis
- Ensure that the client activity and treatment schedule is adhered to; must be a role model at all times, and if applicable, shares personal experience, strength, and hope and act as a sobriety role model.
- Ensure resident/participant, staff, volunteer, and vendor safety is adhered to at all times
- Must dress appropriately with a collared shirt, nice pants or shorts, and hair must be neat with a clean-shaven face or trimmed beard/mustache (if applicable)
- Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned property inside and out by re-stocking items, following up client chores, assisting them, and if necessary, completing client chores.
- Monitoring medication with detox assessments
- Perform drug and alcohol testing per protocol when necessary
- Diligently monitor clients at all times during shift and overnight
- Oversee the self-administration of medication process when needed, ensuring adherence to all medication policies and procedures, and accuracy.
- Documentation of the processes; medication audits when assigned
- Responsible for documenting client observation rounds, when applicable.
- CIWA's, COWS, and Vitals
CONFIDENTIALITY
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of client privacy and rights; maintains confidentiality of all medical, clinical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of clients and/or employees. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary client identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and only for authorized purposes. The minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalency test, familiarity with the twelve-step program of recovery, and if in recovery, a minimum one-year continuous sobriety with strong interpersonal and communication skills.- RADT required if the BHT is to facilitate any groups or provide counseling services.