Behavioral Health Tech I

About the Role

The Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) assists and supports patients throughout their treatment journey, from admission to discharge. This role contributes to the treatment planning process and ensures patient safety, provides interventions, leads psychoeducational groups, and supports patients.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all DBH policies and procedures while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
• Provide exemplary customer service and exhibit understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
• Maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Facilitate patient daily needs per the program schedule (e.g., waking/bedtime routines, hygiene, meals, bathroom safety, free time).
• Assist Nursing staff with patient supervision, vitals, room searches, and patient searches.
• Recognize, respond to, and assist in crisis situations with appropriate interventions.
• Consistently report to work on time and prepared to perform duties.
• Assist in implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
• Support patients during admission and discharge processes, including checking belongings and acclimating patients to the program.
• Monitor patient activity and document significant issues.
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
• Maintain an organized and safe environment, perform basic housekeeping, and conduct regular facility/grounds checks.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts and arranging coverage if unable to work (unless in an emergency).
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings, complete online training, and keep employee HR files updated.
• Observe infection control policies and practice proper hand hygiene.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Substance Use Division: Accurately and securely collect urine specimens, verify donor identification, ensure chain of custody, and follow handling procedures.

Residential Treatment Only: In permissible states, pass medicine (training/certification provided). Provide transportation services, including patient supervision, errands, and outings (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (training provided).
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year of sobriety if in recovery.

Schedule

Wednesday–Sunday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Pay

$21–$23 hourly.