Job description
Job description
Ascend Healthcare is searching for patient, compassionate, and caring people looking to work with teens in an Adolescent Residential Treatment Center.
We are seeking outstanding mentors (otherwise known as residential technicians) to be responsible for the care and guidance of an adolescent population. These residential technicians are the back bone of our program and get the opportunity to guide teens struggling with mental health toward a happier and healthier life. We are located in two beautiful residential neighborhoods in Encino, CA and Santa Clarita, CA. In addition to the duties listed below we are looking for someone who is passionate about mental health and can relate to an adolescent population. This position is vital to our implementation of excellent client care as the right mentor will be the liaison between the treatment team and the adolescent. You will be welcoming, empathetic, and model appropriate boundaries and professionalism. You will have excellent communication/ documentation skills and work well as part of our growing team. We pride ourselves in the care of our staff and provide many opportunities to move upward in our company!
Responsibilities and Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Participate in intake and orientation process.
- Conduct searches of property brought to facility and lock-up of contraband and medications.
- Observe, monitor and document client activity using KIPU.
- Complete regular resident checks as needed or indicated.
- Daily summaries of the activity on your shift
- Regular checks of the facility and clients
- Monitor and record client vitals.
- Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings.
- Professional and compassionate interaction with clients and their family members
- Understand and maintain company policies regarding professional ethics.
- Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues with clients.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain current personal auto insurance.
- Working knowledge of 12-steps is a plus
- Proficient in Word
- KIPU proficiency is a plus
- First AID and CPR Certification within 30 days of employment.
- Must provide negative TB-test verified within the last 6 months.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience working with adolescents is a plus
- No felony or misdemeanor on your record
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus
- Experience in residential treatment is a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff must be fully vaccinated (booster included)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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