Open To Work
Joshua Bartley
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Technician with experience in substance abuse and mental health facilities. Expertise in crisis intervention, patient monitoring, medication distribution, and group facilitation. Dedicated to promoting patient safety and recovery-focused care in collaborative team environments.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Mental Health Technician
UHS
Madera
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw the care of 31 patients in a high-acuity behavioral health setting, conducted safety rounds every 12 minutes, and ensured a therapeutic environment.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, documented intake/discharge inventories, and transported patients to meals, gym, and activities, supporting daily operations and recovery goals.
- Ran morning check-in groups, facilitated therapeutic interactions, and applied CPI de-escalation techniques to manage behaviors and ensure safety for patients at risk to self or others.
- Documented patient observations, behaviors, and interventions to support treatment planning and continuity of care in compliance with facility protocols.
Detox Technician
California Care Recovery
Mission Viejo, California
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitored client safety in luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.
- Conducted regular quality checks to prevent incidents and ensure compliance.
- Transported clients to activities during daytime shifts to enhance engagement.
Mental Health Technician
Southern California Sunrise Recovery
Mission Viejo, California
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided direct care in residential mental health and substance abuse treatment with 6:1 or 3:1 patient-to-staff ratios, including vital signs checks, supervised medication distribution, and daily medication audits (hand-counting all pills).
- Facilitated comprehensive group therapy sessions, documented detailed individual progress notes, and collaborated with case managers, therapists, program directors, and clinical directors to develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
- Maintained facility cleanliness, escorted clients on community outings, and ensured a safe, supportive environment through proactive monitoring and empathetic communication.
- Utilized Kipu EMR system for documentation, reporting, and tracking patient data to promote accurate care coordination.
Detox Technician
Chapters Capistrano
San Clemente
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided trauma-informed care to detox patients, de-escalated difficult behaviors to maintain a safe environment, and prioritized patient well-being.
- Monitored client safety overnight in luxury drug and alcohol rehab, distributed early morning medications under supervision, and conducted regular quality rounds to enhance patient safety.
- Transported clients to activities during daytime shifts and supported daily living needs while maintaining accurate patient records in Kipu EMR.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merced High School
Merced, CA06-2024
Skills
- Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Support
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (CPI Techniques)
- Group Therapy Facilitation & Progress Documentation
- Milieu Management & Therapeutic Environment Maintenance
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Patient Safety Rounds
- Medication Administration/Distribution (Supervised) & Audits
- Patient Transport & Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Electronic Medical Records (Kipu EMR)
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance & Documentation Accuracy
- Compassionate Communication, Empathy & Active Listening
Certification
Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT)
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Resource Coordinator (Digital/Over-the-Phone Service)
Ongoing
Assist families and individuals nationwide in accessing Joint Commission-accredited, insurance-covered treatment options for substance abuse and mental health issues.
Coordinate rehab/residential placements, travel arrangements, therapist referrals, and post-treatment support to facilitate safe, effective recovery pathways.
Ongoing
Assist families and individuals nationwide in accessing Joint Commission-accredited, insurance-covered treatment options for substance abuse and mental health issues.
Coordinate rehab/residential placements, travel arrangements, therapist referrals, and post-treatment support to facilitate safe, effective recovery pathways.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$21/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Mental Health Technician
UHS
11.2025 - Current
Detox Technician
California Care Recovery
06.2025 - 09.2025
Detox Technician
Chapters Capistrano
11.2024 - 01.2025
Mental Health Technician
Southern California Sunrise Recovery
09.2024 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Merced High School