Program Assistant - Full Time Overnights
Malibu, CA 
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Job Description
Grow Your Mental Health Experience While Working in a Beautiful Malibu Setting Great job for students, including free coffee and snacks, along with competitive compensation 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. You will:
  • Expand your skillsin mental health treatment; this is a great job if you are working on a degree in the field.
  • Gain strong experience in a small group environment. We are committed to providing outstanding care and limit the number of clients we serve to no more than six at a time.
  • Enjoy the environment of ourbeautiful, moderntreatment centerin a serene, Malibu setting, while also doing the important work of helping kids heal and lead fulfilling lives.
  • Interact directly with the clients, providing supervision and support.
  • Enjoy free coffee and snacks, and great training while earning acompetitive wage.
This is a full-time, overnight position working Saturday through Tuesday from 10 pm to 6 am. It's an hourly role beginning at $20 per hour based on your experience.Your QualificationsTo be a good fit for the Program Assistant opportunity, you will have:
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • 1+ years of experience in the social services field(group home, childcare, medical assistant, etc.). We may also consider candidates with college coursework in psychology, social science or similar.
  • A genuine desire to work with adolescents.
  • An understanding of counseling and other treatment procedures for mental health disorders with co-occurring substance abuse issues.
  • Knowledge of regulations concerning mental health treatment.
  • Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.
  • Good judgment, a positive attitude, dependability and confidentiality
  • First aid and CPR certification.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills, including Internet, email, and MS Word.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
This position requires a valid California drivers license and the ability to pass and maintain a clean driving record check (MVR) in accordance with our company standards. In addition, you must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check, live scan, physical and TB test to work at the facility.

Note: 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, you are highly encouraged to apply for this role. The RoleYou 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 Directorand Program Director.We're well organized and there is always someone to reach out to for support, should you need it.Each shift will include general activities (i.e., waking clients, providing hygiene baskets, monitoring from a distance, doing chores, ensuring meds are taken, etc.).

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. Beachsideis part ofCentered 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.f

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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