Behavioral Health Technician Swing 3:00pm to 11:30pm
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Job Description
Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping first responders begin their recovery journey. In our residential and intensive outpatient programs, we provide training, treatment, and resiliency tools for those experiencing operational stress, burnout, substance use, post-traumatic stress injury, and other job-related challenges to reset and return to work stronger than ever.
We're seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Technician to provide direct patient care in our detox and residential treatment programs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.
Schedule: * Full-Time
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 3:00pm -11:30pm
Supportive clinical team, opportunities for growth, training provided. mission-driven culture, paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k), paid holidays and shift differential
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate supervision and support to detox and residential clients
- Assist with new client assessments and provide orientation to new clients
- Monitor patient safety and document observations accurately
- Obtain vital signs, conduct basic health screenings, and collect urinalysis specimens
- Assist nursing staff with implementing treatment plans
- Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts
- Ensure compliance with facility policies and infection control procedures
- Transport clients to appointments or meetings as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience in behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, mental health, or healthcare preferred
- RADT or Certified with a DHCS approved provider
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to remain calm during crisis situations
Every shift is an opportunity to help first responders take the first steps toward lasting recovery. If you're compassionate, dependable, and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician Swing 3:00pm to 11:30pm at True Behavioral Health LP a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) — ranked against 156 active Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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