Behavioral Healthcare Specialist - Mental Health Tech (All Shifts - PER DIEM)

Healthcare AdminIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

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Job Description

  • 8-hr shifts | PER-DIEM
  • AM Shift | PM Shift | NOC Shift
  • Weekend availability is Mandatory!
  • We have openings for Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Specialist.
  • Note that this is a Per-diem position.

What We Do

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do

Our Behavioral Health Specialists make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness. This position provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, accompanies and transports patients, participates in patient treatment plans, ensure safety and well-being of these patients and other duties as assigned.

  • You will learn about the world of behavioral health and develop a lasting career in healthcare.
  • Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.

EEOC Employer. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

We participate in the E-Verify program. Follow the link for additional information. http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Education & Experience

· High school degree, GED or equivalent required

· Registered behavioral technician (RBT) experience is a PLUS

· Healthcare experience required

· Hospital experience highly preferred – Medical Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Assistant

· Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology

· Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology

· Ability to maintain confidential information

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard

· Current BLS for healthcare provider card upon hire

· Therapeutic Options™ (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor

  • Pay range $23 - $25
  • Per-diem
  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care to individuals with emotional or psychiatric disorders and participates in the development of patient treatment plans. They are also responsible for ensuring patient safety, accompanying patients, and assisting with transportation as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and previous healthcare experience, with hospital experience being highly preferred. A current BLS for healthcare provider card is required upon hire, and familiarity with medical or psychological terminology is expected.

Key Skills

Mental health supportSubstance use disorder treatmentPsychiatric carePatient transportationSafety monitoringMedical terminologyConfidentialityBLS certificationTherapeutic options

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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Below most Healthcare Administration listings for work-life

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Covina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$782k
Typical market rent
$2,466/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.