Intake Behavioral Healthcare Specialist - Mental Health Technician (AM Shifts)

8-hr shifts | Full-time | AM Shift

Weekend availability a must!

We have opening for a Behavioral Health Technician / Behavioral Health Specialist in our Needs Assessment Department.

What We Do:

Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do:

Our Behavioral Health Specialists make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness. This position provides direct patient care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, field phone calls and routes calls as necessary, accompany and transport patients as assigned, provide clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care, the department and other duties as assigned.  You will learn about the world of behavioral health and develop a lasting career in healthcare.

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!

Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.

EEOC Employer. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

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Education & Experience:

· High school degree, GED or equivalent required

· Hospital and/or psych experience

· Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face

· Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred

· Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful

· Hospital and/or psych experience preferred

· Ability to maintain confidential information

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision in this regard

· Current BLS for healthcare provider card upon hire

· Therapeutic Options™ (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance