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.
Mental Health Technician Clear Behavioral Health - 2.3 Torrance, CA Job Details Full-time $21.00 - $22.50 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Behavioral interventions Collaborate with healthcare professionals Mental health stabilization Caregiving documentation requirements Laundry services Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring Incident Escalation Emergency response in crisis intervention Assisting with ADLs Group work facilitation for social work One-on-one patient counseling Behavioral data entry Personal transportation assistance Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Emergency response procedures Patient counseling 1 year Patient treatment Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Care plan implementation Monitoring residents Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience Toxicology and drug testing Health education and counseling Patient personal care assistance Entry level Meal assistance Group counseling
Full Job Description About Us:
Clear Behavioral Health (https://clearbehavioralhealth.com/)is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals. Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability. Summary of Position As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will perform basic patient care services related to behavioral health under the supervision of the Program Manager or Program Director. You will assist the patient care team with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitates clients' daily activities in the facility; wake ups, chore supervision, assists with meal service and assists with laundry. Observes and monitors clients' behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual client's treatment plan and facility needs. Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule. Documents observations/milieu interventions in client records (minimum of one entry per shift/group). Coordinates milieu treatment with counseling staff (via consent record, staff communication, and counseling/staff meetings.) Completes the staff shift report (including check-in and check-out as well as a summary of the shift events). Transports clients per supervisor's directives (for court, doctor's appointments, ancillary services, etc.) Ensures client telephones are available (ringer on) during designated hours. Supervises self-administration of client medications (only after provided with appropriate training.) Orients new clients to house rules. Conducts check-in of new clients including search of belongings and lock-up of contraband and medications. Follow emergency procedures (including escalation protocol, etc.) Provides Against Treatment Advice ("ATA") prevention including 1:1 counseling, notification of assigned counselor, and immediate notification of supervisor or a counselor, whenever a client talks about leaving the program. Supports the aftercare component by facilitating aftercare groups and conducting sober living house checks (when assigned). Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures. Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
1 year of experience working with mental health or dual diagnosis(preferred). Must be able to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification Must be able to pass TB or X-Ray clearance. Clean background check/ability to pass livescan.
Pay:
$21.00 - $22.50 per hour
Schedules:
Overnight Sunday through Wednesday(11pm-730am).32 hours per week plus the ability to pick up extra shifts.
