Behavioral Health Tech (Overnight)

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT II will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT II responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing patient interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH values.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
• Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
• Understands and maintains professional boundaries and professional ethics.
• Follows directions as given by all facility leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including but not limited to: waking/bedtime routines and hygiene, meals/snacks, bathroom safety observations, free time.
• Assists nursing staff with duties as directed, for example: patient supervision, vitals, room searches, patient searches, etc.
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Supports patients during admission and discharge processes, including checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, and preparing patient for returning home.
• Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues.
• Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership, if applicable.
• Attends all staff meetings and in‑service trainings.
• Completes all online training, policy verification, and ensures that their employee HR file is kept up to date.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre‑qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In the Eating Disorder Division, provides supervision and support to patients during mealtimes by eating meals and snacks with patients and refrains from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
• Has basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used at Center for Discovery.
• In residential treatment settings where permissible, passing medicine will be required; training and/or required certification will be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• One or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License.

Employment Status

Full‑time

Schedule

Overnight from 10 pm–6 am, Monday‑Thursday

Work Location

On‑site – Fairfax, VA