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Medical Technician

12/15/2025

The Medical Technician will support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through direct care and safety checks. They will also play a key role in patient intakes and discharges, monitor medication self-administration, and document necessary information in the electronic medical record system.

Salary

21 - 23 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

AKUA Mind Body is more than just a treatment center or residential facility; it’s a revitalizing retreat that provides holistic therapy programs for those who are in need of mental health treatment and substance use addiction. Our integrative approach combines Eastern traditions with Western science to provide the highest quality of care combining physical, psychological, spiritual and science-based approaches in detoxification, outpatient, and residential treatment. With facilities throughout the Sacramento Region, Los Angeles & Orange County Region, and San Diego Region, we aim to provide our clients with the best mental health and addiction treatment possible. Our goal is to help patients build a solid foundation for healing so they can live happy and healthy lives in recovery.

About the Role

Description

Position: Medical Technician

Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $21-23 hourly

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
PTO (Vacation, Sick)
Equity Shares (ESOP)

Available Shifts:

NOC (10:30pm - 7:00am)

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Client Care: Support patients struggling with addiction and mental health disorders through daily activities and programming, appointments, and crisis intervention.
Safety Checks: Conduct regular physical checks on all patients within care (a.k.a. “rounds”).
Intakes & Discharges: Play a leading role in patient intakes and discharges from the treatment facility, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and welcome.
Medication Observation: Monitor and document client self-administration of medications in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
Documentation: Take all required notes in the company's electronic medical record system (KIPU).

Requirements

Qualifications:

License/Credentials: CMA , EMT, or CNA (required)
Education: High School Diploma / GED or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience: 1+ years of behavioral healthcare experience (preferred)
Additional:
Valid CA Driver's License (required)
Current Health Screen / Physical (required)
TB Test Clearance (required)

Important Qualities:

Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
Strong professional ethics, boundaries, and integrity
Positive attitude and emotional composure
Values of ownership, accountability, and reliability

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.

Key Skills

Direct Client CareSafety ChecksIntakes & DischargesMedication ObservationDocumentationCompassionProfessional EthicsPositive AttitudeAccountabilityReliability