Behavioral Health Technician - Petaluma

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood Teen Treatment is a leading provider of residential and outpatient behavioral healthcare for teens ages 12–17. With programs in Sonoma County, Clovis, and Riverside, we specialize in treating primary mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Our trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach combines evidence-based clinical care, accredited academics, and family involvement—creating environments where teens and families can heal together.

Every teammate plays an important role in that mission. Whether you work directly with clients or support our programs behind the scenes, your compassion, presence, and professionalism help create hope and lasting change for the families we serve.

The Behavioral Health Technician is an integral part of the treatment team. The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Technician is to provide structure, supervision and direction to our clients, promote accountability, and ensure their safety and wellness.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate clients’ daily activities in residential settings including assistance with daily activities, chores supervision, assistance with meal service, laundry, etc.
• Conduct new client introduction/check-in to Muir Wood including search of all items prior to admittance and lock up of contraband and medications.
• Observe and monitor clients’ behavior and intervene based on schedule, individual treatment plans and house needs.
• One-to-one supervision of clients at risk for AMA, suicidal risk, eating disorders, etc. per directive of the Clinical Director and ensure immediate notification to the Clinical Director when client vocalizes ideations about leaving the residential program.
• Conduct Urinary Analysis screening and collection when directed by the Clinical Director, following appropriate procedures.
• Transport clients in company vehicles to and from necessary appointments and off-property outings.
• Coordinate milieu treatment with Counseling staff (via client record, staff communication, counseling/residential interface meeting).
• Supervise self-administration of client medications per physician orders and maintain training in medication dispensing per State of California Community Care Licensing.
• Ensure physical plant safety and security by conducting regular shift checks, fire drills, and disaster drills per Policy and Procedures of Muir Wood and State of California.
• Ensure transportation safety by conducting van inspections following use of Muir Wood van and following documented safety rules.
• Follow all emergency procedures including paging protocol, following directives given exactly, transportation protocol, etc.
• Document services as required by applicable law and regulation, and other duties as assigned to facilitate program success and the ability of residents to benefit from programming.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by supervisor, including overnight duties, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles
• Must be First Aid and CPR certified upon hire
• Prior work experience in behavioral health treatment settings with adolescents a plus

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• 401k + Match
• PTO/Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Marketplace

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.