Behavioral Health Tech - NOC

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Rate: $17.25 / hr + $2 shift differential

Schedule: NOC - Monday through Thursday 10:15pm - 6:30am

Who We Are

At Alsana, we’re a dedicated eating recovery community helping adults of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide including adolescent PHP/IOP to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach addresses the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional programs by focusing on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic .

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity all essential in crafting individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery. Behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in making healing possible and that includes you.

What You’ll Do:

At Alsana, we are a community of hope and healing. As a Direct Care Specialist , you’ll play a vital hands-on role in supporting our clients on their recovery journey. You’ll work alongside therapists, dietitians, nurses, and other care professionals to help implement treatment plans and create a safe, encouraging environment where clients can grow.

This is a great opportunity for compassionate individuals who are calm under pressure, strong communicators, and deeply committed to client care.

• Always maintains each client’s physical and psychological safety, including assigned tasks (e.g., taking and recording vital signs, weights, and meals, and reporting results to nursing/physician).
• Completes accurate documentation of observations and notifies supervisor of any unusual findings (e.g., change in vitals, weight fluctuations, or meal refusals).
• Documents client progress per procedure.
• Assists with basic first aid as directed by RN/LVN staff and follows all appropriate documentation protocols.
• Ensures documentation reflects changes in client condition; notifies nursing and interdisciplinary team as required.
• Provides 1:1 assistance to clients in crisis per their care plan and staff direction.
• Supports nutritional needs as outlined by the nutritionist and treatment plan.
• Eats meals and snacks with clients as part of modeling and recovery support.
• Communicates with clients and their families respectfully and clearly; involves licensed staff as needed.
• Drives clients in a company vehicle to outings, appointments, and errands.
• Maintains and communicates client level system; informs licensed staff of related concerns.
• Leads or co-leads therapeutic groups for residential, PHP, or IOP clients, including evening and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 1 year of exp in behavioral health
• Current, valid, and unencumbered state-specific driver’s license
• Adult CPR/AED certification (preferably through American Heart Association), or ability to obtain within 30 days
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Able to participate in basic daily tasks and light recreational activities
• Experience supporting or guiding others in a team or care setting

Benefits That Support You

At Alsana, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of others. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and growth in all that you do.

Full-time team members enjoy:

• Medical plans with HSA/FSA options
  (Anthem BCBS nationwide; Kaiser also available in CA)
• Dental & vision (Guardian)
• Generous PTO, sick time, 7 holidays + COVID time
• 401(k) – eligible after 60 days
• Company-paid life & long-term disability
• Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Continuing education stipend (position-specific, after 6 months)
• Company-paid EAP
• LifeMart employee discounts
• Free meals & snacks (position-specific)

We’re proud to offer benefits that care for you so you can keep doing work that truly matters. Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team today!