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Residential Adolescent Program Assistant - Full Time Days
If you have experience in mental health treatment or other group care environments and the ability to build rapport with adolescents, this position offers you some great opportunities.
Position Overview:
If you have experience in mental health treatment or other group care environments and the ability to build rapport with adolescents, this position offers you some great opportunities.
Position Overview:
- You will provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population, ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director.
- Each shift will include general daily activities (i.e., monitoring from a distance, doing chores, ensuring meds are taken, etc.) and special activities, such as on-site parent visits and outings.
We are hiring for the following shift:
- Weekends: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm
Beginning pay is $20/hour based on the years of experience you bring to this role.
Additionally, you will:
Additionally, you will:
- Provide line-of-sight supervision to clients.
- Complete house-related chores as assigned.
- Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness by completing all required training.
- Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
- Maintain active participation with the clients as required.
- Prepare and monitor medication administration then document all details in KIPU.
- Document clients’ nightly activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in KIPU.
- Maintain open communication with staff, therapist, and Program Director.
- Encourage clients and promote positive interactions among peers.
- Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.
To be a good fit for the Program Assistant opportunity, you will have:
- A high school diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of experience in the social services field or patient care experience (group home, childcare, medical assistant, etc.). We may also consider candidates with college coursework in psychology, social science or similar related fields.
- A valid California driver's license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check(MVR).
- Ability to pass a background check, complete a physical and TB test.
- First Aid and CPR certification are required but can be earned through us prior to your start date, if needed.
- A genuine desire to work with adolescents.
- Good judgment, a positive attitude, dependability and confidentiality.
- Knowledge of regulations concerning mental health treatment is a plus.
- Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses is highly desired.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Internet, email, and MS Word.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a tranquil, rehabilitation haven for adolescents struggling with addiction, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our beautiful residential facility is based in Malibu, California, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Embodying the key principles of mind-body health, our individualized and diverse treatment plans provide wholesome healing in a mostly unplugged and small group environment. Beachside is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.
