Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Worker

Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Mental Health Workers for our Female Mental Health Treatment Center! We have positions open located in Encino!

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
• Must be available weekends and holidays
• PM (3pm-1130pm) & NOC/Overnight (11pm-730am)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds, room checks, safety checks on a scheduled basis
• Assist clients in self administration of prescribed medication as needed
• Assist with intakes, orient the clients to the facility and ensure they understand the rules of the program.
• Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions as scheduled
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned and lead clients in organized activities
• Enforce and monitor cell phone usage, curfews, visitation hours, resident chore schedule
• Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, shift/crossover reports, incident reports and other forms and reports according to company policies
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership team
• Ensure the facility is clean, safe and in compliance at all times
• Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively
• Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education per year
• Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly and support clients in accessing community resources
• Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients as needed
• Attend offsite activities such as meetings, gym, doctor appointments, etc.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with in Mental Health preferred.

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. Additional 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.