Behavioral Health Technician - ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE

The Mindful Lemon is looking for passionate, experienced Behavioral Health Technicians for our brand new 6 bed residential treatment center in Castaic, California!

As a leading mental health organization in the Santa Clarita Valley serving over 1,800 clients a week, our brand new Residential endeavor sets out to provide additional levels of care with the same emphasis on clinical excellence, mindfulness and whole person care as our outpatient operations!

We are seeking an individual who abides by and enhances our culture of connectivity, who is impeccably detail oriented to uphold our meticulous standards, someone motivated to build and grow with the company, who aligns with our core values of going the extra mile to be helpful, leading by example, and taking initiative.

Join our team and help us on on mission to create a more mindful world!!

JOB SUMMARY:

Behavioral Health Technicians will report to the Program Director and will be responsible for the management of patients in our 6 bed Social Rehabilitation Residential Program in Castaic, CA.

DUTIES:

• Assists with admission/intake procedures on new residents including all paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
• Conducts property searches of residents as required by program standards.
• Performs urine drug screen testing of residents as required.
• Provides transportation services including resident transportation, donation pick-ups, agency errands, etc.
• Attends in-service training and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community such as AA, Smart Recovery/ other resources in the community.
• Develop and maintain individualized records of resident progress and participation in treatment including admission and discharge, individual, group, family, vocational (both individual and group) literacy training and other occasions as appropriate.
• Ability to write clear (and concise) statements, summarizing resident’s feelings, expressions, resistance and response to their treatment plan; goals and objectives.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identifies a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with residents.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and resident confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of residents and staff.
• Ability to prepare for, and facilitate specialty programs and groups
• Working knowledge of the philosophy and approach Smart Recovery and 12 step program( if resident would like 12 step program).
• Ability to communicate clearly, with residents, staff, peers, supervisors and non-Center resources.
• light housekeeping, room preparation, assistance and supervision of meal preparation,

BENEFITS:

401k with match, Employee Sponsored Health Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO, Performance Increases, Mileage Reimbursement

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of six (6) months experience working in a 6 bed residential home.

Ability to pass state required pre employment physical and TB clearance

Ability to pass state required criminal background check

Valid California Driver's License with clean driving record

First Aid/CPR certification

COMPENSATION:

$23/hour

SCHEDULE:

Overnight and On Call shifts available (AM and PM shifts also available)

Overnight: 10-6:30am Sun-Thursday; Tues-Saturday; Fri-Monday

CONNECT WITH US:

IG @themindful_lemon