About Us Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) Treatment Center provides mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults, and families in San Diego, California. Our Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) serve adolescent and transitional age youth populations dealing with moderate to severe mental health and substance use concerns. Our team consists of clinical staff (M.D., PsyD, PMHNP, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC, and ACSW) and dedicated administrative and mental health support staff. Position Summary PRI is seeking a creative, organized, and dedicated individual to work with our adolescent population as a mental health technician. This role combines direct patient support, safety monitoring, behavioral health intervention, and administrative coordination to help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for adolescents in treatment. This role is an opportunity for anyone with experience in hospital or residential behavioral health settings to apply their skills in an integrative outpatient setting. This is also an opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in mental health to learn from a variety of disciplines and modalities used by our clinical treatment team. Our ideal candidate is someone who loves working with kids, is comfortable creating collaborative activities on the fly, and exhibits excellent interpersonal and de-escalation skills. Responsibilities Monitor patient safety, behaviors, whereabouts, and emotional well-being throughout the treatment day Support clinicians during groups, meals, breaks, and therapeutic activities Assist with patient check-in, attendance, scheduling coordination, and family communication Utilize de-escalation techniques and behavioral management strategies during moments of distress or crisis Create and facilitate collaborative recreational, art, and therapeutic break-time activities that promote engagement, socialization, and emotional regulation Document patient observations, incidents, and administrative information accurately and promptly Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy rooms, group spaces, kitchen areas, and shared clinic spaces Assist with opening/closing duties and day-to-day program operations Support administrative tasks including scheduling, filing, data entry, and insurance-related tracking Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance at all times Qualifications Bachelor's degree in psychology, social sciences, humanities, or a related field preferred Experience working in mental health, behavioral health, healthcare, ABA, or related settings required Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills required Familiarity with adolescent mental health disorders, crisis intervention, and behavioral management strategies preferred Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional in high-pressure situations Comfortable working with adolescents and families in a therapeutic setting Experience with EHR/EMR systems and administrative coordination preferred Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and ambulate throughout a clinical office setting

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred) working with adolescents: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

La Jolla, CA 92037 (Required)

Work Location:

In person