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The Gooden Center

La Crescenta-Montrose, California
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Female Mental Health Technician

ExperienceNot specified
Work modeOn-Site
SalaryNot disclosed
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About the role

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A LIVESCAN

Any criminal record beyond a speeding ticket will cause a failure of the livescan and we will not be able to hire you.

Availability

Holiday availability is a MUST.

Looking for an individual with availability Saturday-Wednesday 3pm-11pm.

Essential Job Functions:
• Performing intakes for incoming clients
• Performing orientation of new clients
• Monitoring of all clients for behavioral/safety issues
• Performing headcounts at intervals determined by the clinical team
• Communication of behavioral/safety issues to clinical staff
• Facilitation of groups within the program technician's scope of practice
• Maintaining appropriate documentation (headcounts, groups, etc.)
• Maintaining an attitude of helpfulness, professionalism, and caring with clients
• Assisting with crisis intervention
• Monitoring of client self-administration of medication
• Assisting with and participating in safety drills
• Communicating with a supervisor or clinical staff in the event of a crisis or emergency
• Administration of urine analysis/breathalyzer
• Attending all Program Technician meetings and trainings
• Ensuring that all clients are following house rules
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the house. (This may include, but is not limited to: moping, sweeping, dusting, folding of laundry, making of beds, etc.)
• Assist with transportation of clients in company vehicles
• Carry out any additional duties assigned by the lead program technician, program director, clinical director, and director of compliance.

Qualifications:
• Must have HS diploma or equivalent education
• a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities (experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients)

Must be comfortable working with both male and female populations

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
• Are you available to work both weekend days?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Adult Residential or Inpatient Mental Health Treatmentl: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person