Residential Addiction Treatment Technician - Los Angeles, United States - Alta Centers

Description

Who We Are:

We are Alta Centers strive to make clients feel that they are in as safe of an environment as possible.

We want our clients to know that their care comes first and foremost, and we are seeking staff that can properly operate within a treatment team to best provide all of our patients with the most effective care possible.

We believe that proper client care is established through proper communication, documentation, and compassion. We are a client care first facility, and we expect all of our staff reflect that vision.


What Are We Looking For:


Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician fulfills the assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well-being of clients and integrity of the program.

Provides client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.

• Oversees clients and environment of care in an awake overnight capacity.
• Responsible for conducting rounds of client whereabouts and property safety checks at regular intervals throughout the evening.
• Document appropriately in client KIPU charts
• Completes admission/intake procedures on new clients including all paperwork, room assignments, and initial orientation.
• Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.
• Performs urine drug screen testing of clients as required.
• Performs Medication supervision as required.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation
• Attends training meetings as required.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• Maintains clean and safe environment.

Applicant Minimum Requirements:

• Valid California Driver's License
• CPR & First Aid Certified (Basic Life Support) ( to be done within 30 days)
• Annual TB test and /or physical Xray as applicable (to be done within 7 days of implement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in computer skills
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Strong ethical knowledge and boundaries
• Ability to function in a highstress, fastpaced environment
• 1 year or greater experience working with substance abuse or in a residential facility preferred.
• Desire to join a team that functions as a tight unit.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to assist the individuals we are trying to help.
• Experience with KIPU (required)

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE POPULATION

Pay:
From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid drivers license?

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• RAD-T? (preferred)

Work Location:
In person