Behavioral Health Tech
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Job Description
Job Type: Per Diem
Job Shift: Nights
Holiday Rotation
Department: Behavioral Health
Reporting to the Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Clinical Services Technician (CST) performs duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse. Responsible for providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the Clinical Services Technician scope of practice.
This individual ensures a safe, healthy environment that encourages socialization and empowerment. This position is subject to overtime, weekend, holiday and shift work, standby, and callback assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School graduate preferred.
Minimum Experience/Skills
6+ months related experience providing direct services for patients/clients in a mental health, substance abuse, or social service agency setting is preferred.
Knowledge of the needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns of mentally disordered individuals and substance abusers. Knowledge of Mental Health programs and community resources. Behavioral health principles and methods of relating to individuals experiencing behavioral health problems. Verbal de-escalation and communication skills. Knowledge of mental health patient rights.
License/Certificates/Credentials
BLS for Healthcare Providers, Behavioral management training defined as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
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Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.
DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.
Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Services Technician provides individualized basic care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy environment that promotes patient socialization and empowerment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
Of the 48 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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