Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Worker - PM / NOC Shifts

Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Mental Health Workers for our San Fernando Valley locations in the Sherman Oaks / Studio City Area!

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 looking for the following

• Full Time, 4 and 5 days work weeks.
• Friday - Monday (4 days), Tuesday - Saturday (5 days)
• PM, NOC Shifts
• Sherman Oaks / Studio City Area
• 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 at least 20 hours of continuing education per year
• 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, or social work preferred .
• Experience working with in Mental Health 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. 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.

Montare Behavioral Health requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).

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.