Behavioral Health Technician

Cliffside Malibu, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health

Location: Malibu, CA 90263, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Thursday, 23 July 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 22 August 2026

Job Description

Cliffside Malibu, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician in Malibu, CA. This is a full-time position, and paying $21.00–$25.00/year.

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Tech I is responsible for observing and reporting on client behavior while implementing structure in daily programming.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Facilitates clients' daily needs per the program schedule.
  • Conducts property searches of clients as required.
  • Performs urine drug screening testing of clients as required.
  • Provides transportation services including client transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, pick-ups etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive our vehicles and clients).
  • Observes and monitors clients' behavior and interactions. Documentation in communication log.
  • Maintains awareness of client schedules and personal time.
  • Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising supervisor of any irregularities. Assists in keeping grounds and facility safe and clean.
  • Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency, mental health, family systems and various recovery resources in the community.
  • Basic knowledge of referrals, both within and outside of our Organization
  • Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
  • Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
  • Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentially
  • Becomes familiar with the Policy and Procedures. Consistency required in following our policies and procedures. Follow emergency procedures exactly (notification protocols, transportation, etc.) Follow exact directions given and documents everything.
  • Assembly, breakdown and quality assurance of client charts, light filing, and answering of telephones.
Knowledge, Education, Experience:
  • High School or GED Diploma preferred
  • Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, clients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payers of health services.
  • Some prior knowledge of drug/alcohol dependency and mental health issues.
  • Up to one-year previous work experience preferred.
Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 1: 30pm - 12am (Swing Shift)

Work Location: On-Site

Compensation: Pay Range: $21-25/hr.

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Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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