20 Best Mental Health Technician jobs in Los Angeles, CA (Hiring Now!)

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Pinnacle health and rehab —Los Angeles, CA
(Employee may only perform driving duties if they have a valid/unexpired CA driver’s license and are covered under the company’s insurance policy).
$21 - $23 an hour
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Behavioral Health Technician
Vogue Recovery Center —Studio City, CA
Active CPR and First Aid certification are required (may be provided by Vogue). With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum…
From $20 an hour
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TMS / Spravato Technician (Mental Health) - Pasadena, CA
Southern California TMS Center —Pasadena, CA
Communicate with a team of certified TMS psychiatrists who oversee patient treatment at multiple office locations. \* MA, LVN, LPT, LPN preferred \*.
$26 - $28 an hour
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ABA Behavioral Therapist/RBT
Ample Joy ABA Consulting Services, LLC —Los Angeles, CA
Driver’s license and your own personal means of transportation. RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) credential required (we offer free RBT certification…
$17 - $24 an hour
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Behavioral Health Technician
Legacy Healing Center California —Los Angeles, CA
Must have a Clean and Valid driver’s license. Works closely with our clinical team. Oversee overall property cleanliness including tenant housing.
$24 - $29 an hour
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Mental Health Associate (MHA)
Community Autism Services —Culver City, CA
Valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation. Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. School-based service experience preferred.
$27.50 - $32.50 an hour
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Entry Level - Behavior Technician ABA, RBT
California Unified Service Providers, LLC —Torrance, CA
This is a hands-on position teaching verbal behavior, social, and educational skills to children and young adults with autism and related disabilities.
$20 - $24 an hour
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3d
Behavioral Health Technician
ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers —Burbank, CA
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; experience driving with minimum two years behind the wheel. Mental health: 1 year (Preferred).
$20 an hour
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3d
Detox Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
55 Silver —Los Angeles, CA
Has valid drivers license and clean record. Previous experience in mental health counseling or other related field(_s_) _Preferred_.
$20 - $23 an hour
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Behavior Technician | Part Time
Behavior Frontiers —Torrance, CA
Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Liberal Studies, Nursing,…
$19 - $25 an hour
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Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Bailey's Place II EBSH —Los Angeles, CA
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certification or training as a Psychiatric Technician is preferred. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$28 - $45 an hour
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Part Time Behavior Therapist
In STEPPS —Watts, CA
Reliable car, proof of auto insurance and valid driver's license required! 4-8 months of experience in an ABA position preferred or experience in a similar…
$20 - $22 an hour
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5h
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Amazing Efforts Residential —Compton, CA
Looking to hire a part-time *Licensed Psych Techs* for a Crisis Home in a positive and enriching environment.
$38.54 an hour
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Behavioral Health Technician - All Shifts
Muse Treatment —Culver City, CA
Participate in all continuing education required to maintain licensure or certification. Completion of all Behavioral Health Technician duties and/or…
$19 - $20 an hour
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Mental Health Technician
Neuro Wellness Spa —Santa Monica, CA
What interests you in working in the mental health field? This position includes paid TMS training and certification. Behavioral health: 2 years (Required).
$22 - $26 an hour
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4d
Behavior Technician | Daily Pay
Behavior Frontiers —North Hollywood, CA
Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Liberal Studies, Nursing,…
$19 - $25 an hour
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1h
ABA Behavior Technician
Community Autism Services —Van Nuys, CA
Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification training. Our training is designed to improve your existing skills or develop new ones, opening up…
$20 - $25 an hour
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Behavior Technician
Advancement for Behavioral & Educational Development & Intervention, Inc. —San Fernando Valley, CA
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a college or iniversity program in psychiology, special education, counseling, or related field.
$18 - $25 an hour
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1d
Early Intervention Specialist
Learning Link Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
Creativity and an engaging teaching style to captivate young minds. Regularly communicate progress to parents and team members. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
$20.93 - $25.21 an hour
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1h
Psychiatric Technician
Facility —Los Angeles, CA
*Experience *in the mental health field, substance abuse field, or a residential healthcare facility. (*Required*) *California Issued license as* *Psychiatric…
$30 - $34 an hour
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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Pinnacle health and rehab - Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time $21 - $23 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Addiction counseling
Intake
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
1 year
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The primary role of the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is in providing direct and support services to clients suffering from substance abuse or a co-occurring disorder. Specifically, the main functions of the BHT are 1) supervision of the clients 2) ensuring their participation in treatment related services and 3) facilitating activities of daily living 4) overseeing client safety and daily activities 5) monitoring and/or transporting clientele.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Core Competencies

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

● Transport residents and participants to outside meetings, appointments, and outings on time according to the schedule. (Employee may only perform driving duties if they have a valid/unexpired CA driver’s license and are covered under the company’s insurance policy)

● Remain in communication with the supervisor regarding drives when needed; ensure that the interior portion of the company vehicles are clean at all times; monitor clients at all times during shift and communicate regularly with the clinical team.

● Responsible for following department protocol for checking-out vehicles, proper use of equipment and maintaining contact with the supervisor.

● Conduct searches when needed; inventory client personal property with clients upon intakes; utilize good communication skills in working with clients, their families, and significant others on a daily basis and while in crisis.

● Ensure that the client activity and treatment schedule is adhered to; must be a role model at all times, and if applicable, share personal experience, strength, and hope and act as a sobriety role model.

● Engages clients in therapeutic activities as appropriate.

● Provides appropriate support and structure for clients in dealing with their recovery; interacts continually with clients.

● Provides a brief overview of the housing program in regard to program rules, procedures, and services; with each new client.

● Ensure resident/participant, staff, volunteer, and vendor safety is adhered to at all times.

● Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner.

● Responsible for the cleanliness of assigned property inside and out by re-stocking items, following up client chores, assisting them, and if necessary, completing client chores.

● Ensures client wake-up and bedtime, escorts residents on shopping trips, recreation, meetings, medical appointments, etc.

● Enforces program rules at all times.

● Distributes daily mail to clients and observes confidentiality standards.

● Records accurate and up-to-date reports on every client and continually updates the bed list(s) to ensure that all admissions and discharges are recorded in a timely fashion.

● Reports to the supervisor of any discrepancies in the client's whereabouts.

● Responds appropriately to all medical and other emergencies.

● Conducts search of all client bags when being admitted to the facility. Confiscates and secures any contraband found and notifies the appropriate supervisor on duty in their absence.

● Randomly inspects all rooms, common areas, hallways and bathrooms every thirty minutes and performs a thorough search for contraband, no less than weekly.

● Perform drug and alcohol testing per protocol when necessary.

● Diligently monitor clients at all times during shift and overnight

● Monitors and document’s clients for signs of medical distress and/or behavioral concerns on an ongoing basis.

● Oversee the self-administration of medication processes when needed, ensuring adherence to all medication policies and procedures, and accurate documentation of the processes; medication audits when assigned.

● Attend all mandatory training and in-house conferences/seminars.

● Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of client privacy and rights; maintains confidentiality of all medical, clinical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of clients and/or employees. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary client identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and only for authorized purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

● Familiarity with the twelve-step program of recovery (Preferred)

● Familiarity with co-occurring disorders (Preferred)

● Must be able to submit a Staff Health Questionnaire (DHCS 5105 - Outpatient Facilities) upon hire, or a Health Screening Report (DHCS 5077 - Residential Facilities)

● Must have a negative Tuberculosis test result

● Must be able to pass a Preemployment Drug Screen upon hire

● Must be able to pass a Pre Employment Background Screen upon hire

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

● Minimum of one year experience in substance abuse or and a minimum of one year of experience in a substance use disorder treatment program or other mental health setting. (Preferred)

● Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards. (Preferred)

● Knowledge of Title 9 Licensing Regulations and DHCS AOD Certification Standards (Preferred)

● Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws. (Preferred)

● Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.

● Ability to work as a team member, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.

● Knowledge of current utilized technology and EMR software (i.e. Kipu) (Preferred)

● Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population.

Licenses/Certifications

● Valid CA Driver’s License if performing driving duties

● Current Adult CPR certification

● Current Adult First Aid certification

● Registered through CCAPP, ACCBC/CAADE, CADTP (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

Children

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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Mental Health Technician jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Behavioral Health Technician

TMS / Spravato Technician (Mental Health) - Pasadena, CA

ABA Behavioral Therapist/RBT

Behavioral Health Technician

Mental Health Associate (MHA)

Entry Level - Behavior Technician ABA, RBT

Behavioral Health Technician

Detox Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Behavior Technician | Part Time

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Part Time Behavior Therapist

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Behavioral Health Technician - All Shifts

Mental Health Technician

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ABA Behavior Technician

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