Residential Care Technician
Sierra Health and Wellness·Angleton, Texas
Sierra Health and Wellness·Angleton, Texas
The Residential Care Technician provides high-quality patient care and maintains a safe therapeutic environment for clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. Key duties include monitoring health, assisting with activities of daily living, and observing medication administration.
The Residential Care Technician is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, supporting medical and behavioral needs, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. This role oversees client health monitoring, documentation, ADL assistance, transportation, and medication observation. Essential Functions Provide direct client care that promotes safety, respect, and therapeutic engagement. Observe clients’ physical and emotional condition and promptly report any concerns to clinical or supervisory staff. Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility, toileting, bathing, and meals, as needed. Take and document vital signs, complete wellness checks, and record observations according to program procedures. Observe and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with program and regulatory requirements. Respond appropriately to behavioral health or medical crises and follow established intervention protocols. Prepare and maintain client rooms and common areas to ensure a safe and supportive living environment. Support meal service and ensure dietary needs and restrictions are followed. Provide safe transportation for clients to program activities, appointments, and other approved outings. Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety, and readiness for transport. Assist with general facility upkeep and environmental services as needed. Support the admissions process, including intake support and documenting client belongings and inventories. Participate in and help facilitate groups, activities, and treatment programming as directed by clinical staff.
High school diploma or GED Certified in CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire) Med-tech or CNA Certification (within 30 days of hire) Preferred education and experience Associates degree in Psychology, or Social Work or other related field or a combination of education and/or two (2) or more years of experience in healthcare or mental health experience. Sierra Health and Wellness are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances. Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices. https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/ PM21 Qualifications
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Texas often favor licensed clinicians because employers need candidates who can step into patient-facing care with minimal onboarding. Competition is shaped by the required master’s degree, Texas license, and preferred psychiatric experience, plus CPR and CPI certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license type and highlight any psychiatric or crisis-care experience in your application.
