Behavioral Health Director jobs in Orange, CA

FR Health is a dynamic behavioral health care organization and is one of the top providers of substance abuse and mental health treatment services in Orange County, CA for First Responders. 

We are looking for Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) to join our team and support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our clients. Current openings for Day, Swing, and Overnight shifts.

The BHT will provide care and services at the detox and residential levels of care. S/he will help the Health Care Practitioner and LVNs by carrying out patients’ treatment plans. Will be responsible to provide safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Responsibilities:

• Aid in conducting new patient initial assessments and providing orientation to new patients
• Assess and document patients’ needs and care, collaborating with other staff to manage patient care
• Observe medications and treatments as ordered by the consulting physician, maintaining accurate records as required according to company policies and procedures
• Ensure infection control practices and reporting procedures are implemented and maintained
• Respond to emergencies and initiate action as outlined in company policies and procedures
• Perform basic health screenings, vital signs, and first aid procedures, as necessary, according to company guidelines
• Conduct urinalysis test collection according to company policies and procedures
• Maintain communication with LVNs, supervisor, Health Care Practitioner, and/or other key staff regarding patient care
• Support program staff with resident de-escalation and crisis management in a manner which fully supports the needs of the resident
• Ensure patient compliance with facility rules and guidelines
• Occasionally drive clients to groups/meetings and/or drive clients from/to the airport.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
• One years’ experience in the substance abuse field
• Registered or Certified with a DHCS approved provider
• A current valid CA driver’s license is required.
• Submission of DMV driving record also required.

Salary:  

Salary will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education, training, and certification, etc

Benefits: 
Medical, Dental and Vision Care
FSA/HSA 
Paid Life/LTD Insurance and EAP
Paid Vacations; Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
Matching 401K

Equal Employment Opportunities:  

FRH/FRW/TCTI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, nations, gender, ender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care of medical leave status, protected veteran or military, status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. FRH/FRW/TCTI complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which FRH/FRW/TCTI has offices. The FRH/FRW/TCTI EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensations, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer:  

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.