Behavioral Health Tech- Substance Use Treatment Center

Sanctuary Treatment Center is looking for Resident Aids to support our residential substance abuse programs in Tarzana. This role provides direct service to clients and facilitates the smooth day-to-day operation of the program, collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team to deliver effective substance abuse treatment and care.

Schedule

Swing Shift (3PM–11:30PM): Friday–Monday & Tuesday–Saturday
NOC Shift (11PM–7:30AM): Friday–Monday
Must be available weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intakes, orient clients to the facility, and ensure rules of the program are understood and followed.
• Provide support and build rapport with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
• Conduct rounds, belonging searches, and safety checks on a routine basis.
• Administer drug and alcohol screenings to clients as needed.
• Assist clients in self-administration of prescribed medication as needed.
• Enforce and monitor cell phone usage, visitation hours, and adherence to program schedule.
• Transport to and attend offsite activities such as meetings, gym, and appointments.
• Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions as scheduled.
• Lead clients in organized activities and effectively teach independent living skills.
• Provide effective crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete all program documentation, shift/crossover reports, incident reports, and other forms according to company policies.
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and in compliance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred.
• Experience working with substance use/mental health preferred.
• RADT preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and personal automobile insurance. Ability to drive a large van required.
• Hiring contingent upon completion of a TB test, clearance on a drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Clean driving record and current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Benefits

Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for licensing fees.
• Education assistance.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account with $250 company contribution for full-time employees.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, and jury duty pay.
• Direct deposit and same-day pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar-for-dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.