Behavioral Tech Supervisor

Cliffside Malibu is one of the nation’s premier drug and alcohol treatment centers, nestled in the Santa Monica mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. Cliffside Malibu caters to discerning clients in a luxurious setting.  Cliffside Malibu incorporates the Stages of Change model in its clinical modalities.  Each client is assessed and placed in an individualized treatment plan that includes a holistic, healthy approach to lasting recovery.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them. 

Compensation Range: $23-$28 per hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:  

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

To fulfill the role of a Behavioral Tech Supervisor within a treatment team, you will be responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of clients and the integrity of the program. Provide client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned.  The health, welfare and safety of our clients are the main focus of this position.  Monitor and track activities of participants and document all observations and actions.  Assist in the evaluation of Behavioral Tech (BT) Team; participate in scheduling, and ongoing training for each staff member.  Monitors staff compliance assuring program policies and procedures are followed and in compliance with DHCS and Joint Commission standards and regulations, QA Med books and Intake charting.  Required to participate in all staff and training meetings. You will assist in the supervision of the Behavioral Tech team. 

Responsibilities

• Promotion of Cliffside Malibu’s mission, vision and values 
• Facilitates clients’ daily needs per the program schedule.
• Facilitate participants’ daily meetings.
• Observe client’s self-administration of medication and treatment as prescribed through written MD orders in the EMR
• Responsible for the overall completion of Behavioral Tech duties.
• Completes admission/intake procedures on new participants including all paperwork, and initial orientation
• You will assist in collaboration of the client transportation schedule, and are required to Drive clients as needed
• You will be responsible for obtaining Employee Missing documentation,
• You will participate and provide support in the training, scheduling, supervision, disciplinary action, and evaluation of Behavioral Tech staff.
•  You will monitor staff compliance with program policies and procedures and review documentation to assure compliance with program, DHCS and Joint Commission compliance including Med book audits and client chart audits.
• You will also maintain UA tracking log, Room Search Log, and Daily task check list to assure all items are complete
• You will maintain a file on each BT, documenting accreditations, infractions, errors training etc.
• Reviews and approves Behavioral Tech timecards, requested days off, shift exchange requests.
• Acts as a liaison between the Behavioral Tech staff and your direct supervisor.
• Conducts regular house and grounds checks, advising Operations of any irregularities. Assists in keeping grounds and facility clean.
• Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is needed
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
• Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff
• Ability to recognize personal recovery issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients
• 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.
• Participate in the establishing and implementing new policies and procedures
• Audit and sign off on the following items at the beginning and end of each shift every day:
  • Client checks
  • UA results
  • MAR
  • Intakes complete
  • Staff timecards verified and approved in Dayforce
  • Check and log medication refrigerator temperature/disinfection logs
  • Overnight audits
  • Verify staff schedule and communicate necessary changes to leads/staff
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

This is a full-time position that will work Sunday-Wednesday from 9am-7pm. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at cliffsidemalibu.com.

• Strongly preferred; prior experience as an SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor
• Current registration in approved counselor certification program and maintained thereafter.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol dependency.  Previous work experience required – minimum 1 year
• Medication training required within 30 days
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class “C” Driver’s License and liability insurance
• Clean U/A test
• TB test prior to hire and current thereafter
• First aid/CPR certification, obtain within 30 days and maintain current thereafter
• 1-year minimum sobriety, if in recovery

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.