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True Behavioral Health LP
Newport Beach, California

Behavioral Health Tech. Primary Mental Health Swing 3pm-11:30pm

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$21-$29/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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 - Primary Mental Health 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 to Saturday
  • 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Responsibilities Section

  • Provide direct care and support to residents in a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment
  • Assist with admissions, resident orientation, screenings, and intake procedures
  • Monitor residents' physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being, reporting significant changes to the clinical team
  • Document resident observations, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Support trauma-informed crisis intervention, de-escalation, and resident compliance with program guidelines
  • Perform basic health screenings, vital signs, first aid, and urinalysis collections as permitted
  • Follow infection control, safety, and emergency response procedures
  • Assist with meal service, including light food preparation and reheating
  • Transport residents to appointments and approved community activities as needed
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team and perform other duties as assigned

Skills Section

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance, TB clearance, CPR/First Aid certification, and California Food Handler Card (if applicable).
  • Current or in-progress RTSS certification (or equivalent), or qualifying behavioral health residential experience.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and trauma-informed care principles.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to use electronic health record (EHR) systems and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and responsive in 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. Hourly rate will be based on experience and qualification

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support to residents in a recovery-oriented environment, including monitoring well-being and documenting progress in EHR systems. Assist with admissions, intake procedures, and trauma-informed crisis intervention for first responders.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver's license, and various clearances including DOJ/FBI and TB. Candidates should have RTSS certification or equivalent behavioral health residential experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Electronic Health RecordsVital Signs MonitoringUrinalysis CollectionHIPAA ComplianceInterpersonal Communication

Primary Mental Health Career Context

In California, the Primary Mental Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$58k (49 salary observations; 190 listings), vs ~$56k nationally (241 salary observations; 4,954 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Primary Mental Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Primary Mental Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.13M
Typical market rent
$4,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.