Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight Schedule

Behavioral Health Technician - Overnight Schedule

Venice, CA 90291

Overview

Salary Range $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Graveyard Education Level High School Category Health Care

Description

Why You'll Want to Work With Us At Clearview Residential, we know the work is hard — and that's exactly why it matters.

Our foundation is client-centered care and clinical excellence, driven by our 5-Star Service Commitments : Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, and Collaboration. These values don't just guide how we treat our clients — they shape how we support one another as a team.

You'll join a team of professionals who are deeply passionate about evidence-based treatment and personalized care for individuals with primary mental health and dual-diagnosis needs. The challenges are real, but so are the rewards: watching clients achieve breakthroughs and knowing that your work changes lives every single day.

As part of the Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network , Clearview offers the stability and resources of a nationwide system while maintaining the close-knit culture of a dedicated treatment center. Our continuum of care spans outpatient, intensive residential, psychiatric, and specialized programs — giving you opportunities for professional development and career growth across multiple service lines.

• Meaningful impact on staff and clients
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Exceptional benefits package
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization improving mental wellness every day

Step into a role where you can shape lives and set the standard for clinical excellence.

Compensation:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour (depending on experience, education, and certifications)

Seeking amazing Behavioral Health Technicians to care for our clients during overnight hours. 11:45 - 8:15 AM. Full-time roles.

How You Will Contribute:

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) interact with clients throughout the shift, assists and supports clients with functionally needs. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. BHTs are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients' status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting in the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s).

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Maintains frequent and close working relationships with program staff and facility team members throughout the organization.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Multiple Career Development Pathways
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Generous Team Member Referral Program
• Parental Leave

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with clinical team to determine/select appropriate interventions based on the needs of individual clients.
• Actively participates and engages clients in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
• Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.
• Conducts client drug screening, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzers, as necessary.
• Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
• Models effective table manners and small talk during mealtimes, focusing on engaging all clients.
• Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
• Therapetically interacts with the client in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings, maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior.
• Collaborates with clinical team to facilitate client education groups.
• Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Recognizes client's level of behavioral functioning and modifies approaches accordingly to include recognizing mood changes and developing DBT coping skills.
• Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, setting limits in a kind and firm manner.
• Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, group and milieu notes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with the facility safety procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual to include fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plan.
• Demonstrates effective verbal intervention skills in managing escalating clients and involving other staff as needed.
• Adheres to DBT model and interventions.
• Performs a vehicle safety and fuel check prior to use of any company vehicle, reporting any concerns to supervisor or manager.
• Supports clients in effectively managing leisure time, including joining in activities with clients.
• Greet all guests warmly and friendly.
• Follows through with clinical precautions effectively, including visual clinical observations.
• Answer phone and field calls in an upbeat and positive manner, focusing on customer service.
• Transport clients to appointments, supporting client while regulating in community.
• Identifies and recognizes triggers for escalation with each client, and utilize de-escalation techniques, focusing on prevention of crisis.
• Gathers clients for outings and groups to promote program engagement.
• Supports medication compliance and management of client self-administration.
• Prepares for client admissions to all levels of care including but not limited to ensuring room is prepared, completes intake documentation, ensures all medications are documented and stored.
• Conducting client belonging search, inventory and notifying therapist of any contraband.
• Supports discharge processes, as needed.

A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles. State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, such as pending Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered. The following screenings will be conducted after the conditional offer: Drug screening, Criminal history background check, Live scan fingerprint check, Motor vehicle report, TB Test, Pre - Hire Physical, Education and work history verification.

Qualifications

What We Are Seeking:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, drug and alcohol certification preferred, or a willingness to complete requirements within the orientation period. Requires 1+ year experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to complete within the first 30 days of employment.
• Commitment to maintain continuing education requirements for certification.

Other Requirements

• Clearance of TB test, fingerprinting, and state clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
• A valid Driver's license and a generally clean driving record are required. Employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.
• State licensing DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specific criminal charges, conducted by Livescan fingerprint checks. Exemptions offered.

While at work, it is reasonably expected as part of the role that Clearview employees may take clients to