Behavioral Health or Substance Use Technician for Men's Residential Treatment Center

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: · California Driver’s license with insurable DMV driving record. · Two (2) years of sobriety, if recovering. · Registered or certified as an alcohol drug counselor/technician. · Experience working in detox/residential treatment settings. · Experience working in the field of addiction. · Knowledge of EHR preferred. · Attention to detail and ability to be thorough and accurate. · Able to work both individually and part of a team. · Demonstrates ability to hand multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to work independently and creatively. DAILY DUTIES: Reporting to the agency’s Program Director, Technician is responsible for the following: · Reports to Program Director, or designee. · Facilitates client’s daily activities including wake up, supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc. · Transports clients to and from necessary appointments and activities. · Observes and monitors client behavior and intervenes as needed, based on individual client treatment plan, program schedule and house needs. · Facilitates assigned groups/meetings/activities per program schedule. · Documents observations and milieu interventions in client records (minimum of one entry per 8-hour shift). · Coordinates treatment milieu with other counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, and treatment meetings). · Maintain shift log including summary of shift events. · Ensures transportation safety by conducting vehicle inspections and following safety rules. · Supervise clients with self-administration of client’s mediation, only after training is provided. · Ensure physical safety and security of the facility by conducting regular house checks. · Search all items that are brought into the facility and appropriately itemize and secure client valuables. · Assist with client intakes and welcome. · Facilitate client discharges. · May provide one-to-one supervision for any client at risk, as directed by supervisor or designee. · Understands and follows emergency procedures according to program policy. · In the absence of a chef, will prepare/cook meals, portion servings, clean dishes, and kitchen area. Label any leftover food. · Conducts UA drug screen collection and follows appropriate protocols. · Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director. POSITION COMPETENCY: · Professionalism- Displays respect and sensitivity for others, regardless of position, gender, sex, religion, or race.Always maintains professional demeanor. Maintains appropriate boundaries. Abides by confidentiality/HIPPAA guidelines. · Communication- Responds to emails and voicemails in timely manner. · Relationship skills- builds good rapport with everyone at all levels of the organization. Having collaborative relationships to achieve company’s long-term goals. Displays empathy and tolerates different viewpoints. · Teamwork- Displays respect and openness to other’s views. Works to build and maintain a positive team environment. Displays ability to compromise when trying to find different solutions. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Overnight shift Experience: Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) RADT, BHT or Peer Support (Preferred) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person