Clinical Technician

Description Position

• Clinical
• Technician
• Type:
• Hourly,
• Full-Time,
• Non-Exempt
• Compensation: $21-23 hourly

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) PTO (Vacation, Sick) Equity Shares (ESOP) Available Shifts: AM (6:30am - 3:00pm) PM (2:30pm - 11:00pm) NOC (10:30pm - 7:00am) Program Details:

The Program is a 14-Bed Crisis Stabilization Mental Health Residential Facility. This program will treat high acuity clients with mental health disorders such as: Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, etc. Due to the nature of the clients treated at this program, and the relevant governing body (DSS and DHCS) requirements, candidates with a background of treating mental health clients in a crisis setting are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct
• Client
• Care: Support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities and programming, appointments, and crisis intervention.
• Safety
• Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”).
• Intakes &
• Discharges: Play a leading role in patient intakes and discharges from the treatment facility, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and welcome.
• Medication
• Observation: Monitor and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Group
• Facilitation: Participate in and facilitate applicable group sessions (e.g. life skills, art therapy, outings, etc.).

Documentation

Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU).

Requirements

Qualifications

License/Credentials: RADT, SUDRC, or RAC (required); candidates who are willing to get their RADT/SUDRC/RAC (9-hour online course) are encouraged to apply Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) Experience: 1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred) Additional: Valid CA Driver's License (required) Current Health Screen / Physical (required) TB Test Clearance (required) Important Qualities: Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity Positive attitude and emotional composure Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability Company Description: Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.