Behavioral Health Technician

Los Angeles, CA

Full time

Day, Swing and NOC shifts available

$18 to $20hr depending on experience

Premier Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center emphasizing individualized treatment and facilitating lasting recovery, through evidence-based treatment methods tailored to the unique needs of each individual, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join their team in Los Angeles.

Summary: Seeking a compassionate, diligent behavioral health technician to join our medical facility. You will be working in conjunction with psychiatrists and other medical professionals to implement treatment plans for patients with behavior disorders, providing them with the care, support, and supervision they require.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate patients and understand their individual needs.
• Work with licensed mental health professionals to create and carry out treatment plans.
• Provide support to patients and help them with daily activities.
• Document patient medications.
• Facilitating/lead group sessions.
• Collaborating with other professionals to help patients.
• Advocate for patients.
• Ensuring patients have a safe and supportive environment.
• Diffusing situations in which patients wish to harm themselves or others.
• Providing emotional support to patients.
• Alerting medical professionals to intervene in emergencies.
• Carrying out assessments and other administrative tasks.
• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Certification or associate's degree in behavioral health.
• Experience working in a mental health institution or psychiatric ward a plus.
• Ability to treat patients with dignity and empathy.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Good physical fitness.
• Acute observation skills.
• Computer literacy.