Behavioral Health Technician Mental Health Worker

Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Mental Health Workers for our San Fernando Valley locations in the Tarzana / Encino / Woodland Hills 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 day work weeks (32 & 40 hours per week)
PM & NOC Shifts
Encino / Tarzana / Woodland Hills 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. 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.