Behavioral Health Technician

📍 Location: Newport Beach, CA

🕒 Schedule: Full-Time, 3pm to 11pm

💰 Pay: $20-22 per hour

Gratitude Lodge is a compassionate and client-focused behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. We are looking for a BHT to join our overnight team and help provide high-quality care in a structured and supportive environment.

Job Summary

As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will be responsible for providing direct client care, maintaining documentation, ensuring adherence to facility rules, and supporting clients through their recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Enforce company policies, procedures, and protocols

✔ Complete client intakes in the EMR system upon admission

✔ Conduct rounds to monitor client safety and compliance

✔ Perform drug testing per approved procedures

✔ Conduct medication pass with clients

✔ Maintain accurate client documentation and report observations to the Operations Director

✔ Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of facility supplies

✔ Effectively communicate with supervisors and team members

Qualifications & Requirements

✔ Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR & First Aid certification
• Certified or registered as RADT, SUDRC, etc.
  • ✔ Experience: Understanding of counseling and treatment procedures for substance use disorders
  • ✔ Skills: Strong organization, crisis management, proficiency in documentation & data entry, and a compassionate approach to client care

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

📌 Quiet work environment

📌 Frequent sitting, occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)

📌 TB test within one year prior to or within 7 days of hire; annual health screening required