Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Worker - Renewal Health Group

Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Mental Health Workers for our San Fernando Valley locations in Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills!

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.
• PM, NOC Shifts
• Encino / Tarzana / Woodland Hills
• 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.