Mental Health Behavioral Health Technician

Perform drug and alcohol testing in accordance with California Prime Recovery policies and procedures: Waived testing and BAC Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility environment, including but not limited to common areas and client spaces. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, the Behavioral Health Technician helps clients on their journey to recovery, aligning with our mission of not just overcoming addiction, but empowering individuals to live life on life’s terms.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

JOB PURPOSE:  The Behavioral Health Technician is a key component of California Prime Recovery’s mission to provide personalized, high-quality care. This role involves direct client care and requires communication with supervisors to report relevant client information, ensuring a tailored recovery experience for each individual. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, the Behavioral Health Technician helps clients on their journey to recovery, aligning with our mission of not just overcoming addiction, but empowering individuals to live life on life’s terms. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct client support and supervision in a behavioral health treatment setting, ensuring client safety and adherence to program structure. 
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of hourly rounds, and report any changes in behavior, mood, or safety concerns to appropriate clinical or leadership staff. 
• Communicate relevant and timely client information to the interdisciplinary team in accordance with program protocols and confidentiality regulations.  
• Support implementation of program schedules, structure, and ensuring a therapeutic environment to promote client engagement. 
• Facilitate client transportation to medical appointments, meetings, and approved off-site activities in accordance with safety protocols and driving schedules.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing in accordance with California Prime Recovery policies and procedures: Waived testing and BAC Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility environment, including but not limited to common areas and client spaces. Support new intakes and discharge processes as assigned, including client belongings, and transportation to airports or referral facilities. 
• Respond appropriately to client crises, behavioral concerns, or medical emergencies and escalate to clinical or leadership staff in accordance with program protocols. 
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and avoid engaging in clinical counseling or therapeutic interventions; refer all clinical needs to licensed staff.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and safety protocols. 
• Participate in an assigned on-call rotation as part of the operations team, which may include after-hours, weekends, or holiday coverage. 
• On-call responsibilities may include responding to urgent operational or client safety needs and coordinating with leadership in accordance with program protocols.
• This role may require scheduled work assignments across multiple facilities or program locations based on the operational needs of  organization. While employees may be assigned to a primary location for extended periods, this does not constitute a permanent work location and reassignment may occur as needed.