Behavioral Health Technician (Full-time)

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Counsels and supports patients through the treatment process.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule.
• Assists nursing staff with duties as directed.
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Completes all shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of shift.
• Maintains and organizes a 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.

Eating Disorder Division

• Provides supervision and support to patients during mealtimes.
• Must refrain 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.

Residential Treatment Only

• In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required.

Training and/or Required Certification

• Training and/or required certification will be provided.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• 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.

Compensation

Pay Range: $18.00-24.00 hourly.