Mental Health Worker | Behavioral Health Tech

Renewal Health Group is a leading provider in the Behavioral Health Field. We are a family of treatment centers treating Mental Health and Substance Use for adults across the Greater Los Angeles area.

We are currently hiring in our Operations department for the position of Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Tech for both our Mental Health and Substance Use Residential Treatment Programs!

This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program.

This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.

AVAILABILITY : We are currently hiring for the following

• Full Time, 4 and 5 days work weeks :
• Sunday - Thursday
• Tuesday - Saturday
• Friday - Monday
• AM, PM, NOC Shifts
• Sherman Oaks / Encino / Tarzana / Woodland Hills / Malibu
• Must be available weekends and holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with intakes, orient the clients to the facility and ensure they understand the rules of the program.
• Conduct rounds, room checks, safety checks on a scheduled basis
• Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients as needed
• Assist clients in self administration of prescribed medication as needed
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times
• Enforce and monitor cell phone usage, curfews, visitation hours, resident chore schedule
• Attend offsite activities such as meetings, gym, doctor appointments, etc.
• Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions as scheduled
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned and lead clients in organized activities
• Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly and support clients in accessing community resources
• Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively
• Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, shift / crossover reports, incident reports and other forms and reports according to company policies
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe and in compliance at all times
• Complete all facility required trainings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, addiction studies or social work preferred .
• Experience working with in Mental Health / Addiction 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Hiring is contingent upon completion of a background check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

For the Mental Health program : a dditional requirements include receiving DOJ / FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).

Clean Background is a must.

PLEASE NOTE : The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.