Behavioral Health Tech (Overnight Shift)

About the role

The Behavioral Tech I is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming. The position is full‑time, on‑site in Malibu, CA, working overnight shifts from 10 pm to 8:30 am.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates clients' daily needs per the program schedule.
• Conducts property searches of clients as required.
• Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.
• Provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick‑ups (must be pre‑qualified to drive organization vehicles and clients).
• Observes and monitors clients' behavior and interactions.
• Maintains documentation in the communication log.
• Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
• Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities.
• Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.
• Assembles, breaks down and performs quality assurance of client charts, light filing, and answers telephones.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
• Up to one‑year previous work experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community.
• Basic knowledge of referrals, both within and outside the organization.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that impact job performance and interactions with clients.
• Understanding and maintenance of policies regarding professional ethics, appropriate boundaries, and patient confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Policy and Procedures and consistency in following them.
• Ability to follow emergency procedures exactly (notification protocols, transportation, etc.).
• Ability to follow exact directions and document everything.

Pay

Pay range: $21‑23 per hour.

Schedule

Overnight shift: 10 pm – 8:30 am.