Clinical Technician I

Clinical Technician I – Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment

Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services | Jackson, MS Full-Time | Shift-Based (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays)

Harbor House's mission remains to offer hope to adults by providing an effective continuum of high-quality, valuable, and compassionate behavioral health treatment services.

Why This Role Matters

If you're looking for a job where your presence, professionalism, and compassion truly matter, Harbor House may be the place for you. As a Clinical Technician, you will be one of the most consistent supports in a client's recovery journey—helping create the safety and structure that makes healing possible in a trauma-informed residential setting.

This is meaningful, hands-on work for individuals who believe recovery is built through respect, consistency, boundaries, and human connection.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily supervision and support to clients in residential treatment
• Be a calm, consistent presence across assigned shifts
• Help clients navigate daily routines with dignity and encouragement
• Observe and document client behavior objectively and professionally
• Respond to conflict or crisis using trauma-informed de-escalation techniques
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, peer support staff, and leadership
• Support medication call times and access to medical services
• Uphold program structure, safety standards, and professional boundaries

Trauma-Informed Care at Harbor House

At Harbor House, trauma-informed care means:

• Communicating respectfully—even during difficult moments
• Understanding behavior as communication, not defiance
• Avoiding power struggles while maintaining accountability
• Providing consistency, predictability, and emotional safety

Clinical Technicians are essential to creating this environment.

Lived Experience: Staff in recovery must have at least one (1) year of sustained recovery

Why You'll Love Working at Harbor House

• Trauma-informed, mission-driven culture

• Clear expectations with supportive leadership

• Training and professional development provided

• A role where consistency and boundaries are valued—not punished

• The opportunity to make a real impact every shift

Work Environment

This role involves working in a residential treatment setting that may include emotional intensity, crises, and varying client needs. Harbor House provides training, supervision, and ongoing support to help staff succeed and grow.

Ready to Apply?

If you desire work that is purpose-driven, people-centered, and grounded in dignity and accountability, we invite you to apply today.

Harbor House is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a trauma-informed, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, alert, and professional in a residential setting
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential care, or corrections
• College-level coursework in human services or related fields
• CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (or willingness to obtain during onboarding)

The above statements describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required for the subject position. Management may add to, delete, or alter specific responsibilities of any position if such responsibilities are reasonable assignments to the position. I acknowledge and understand that my job description is not intended to be a contract, expressed or implied, and does not alter my status as an at-will employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities