Behavioral Healthcare Specialist - Mental Health Tech (All Shifts - PER DIEM)

Per-diem position with 8-hour shifts available on AM, PM, or NOC shifts. Weekend availability is mandatory.

About the role

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.

Our Behavioral Health Specialists make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness. This position provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, accompanies and transports patients, participates in patient treatment plans, ensures safety and well-being of these patients, and other duties as assigned. You will learn about the world of behavioral health and develop a lasting career in healthcare.

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to the 10, 60, and 210 freeways.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with emotional or psychiatric disorders
• Accompany and transport patients
• Participate in patient treatment plans
• Ensure safety and well-being of patients
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent required
• Registered behavioral technician (RBT) experience is a plus
• Healthcare experience required
• Hospital experience highly preferred (e.g., Medical Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Assistant)
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology
• Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard
• Current BLS for healthcare provider card upon hire
• Therapeutic Options™ (TOT) certification to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor

Benefits

• Pay range: $23 - $25 per hour
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount