Behavioral Health Support Specialist - Evening Shifts

Discovery Behavioral Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Discovery in McLean, VA is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to assist and support patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge. The role focuses on patient safety, daily interventions, and leading psychoeducational groups, with duties spanning daily activities, documentation, and coordination with nursing staff.

The position offers full-time or part-time opportunities, on-site work, and a structured evening schedule (2pm-10pm).

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Understand and maintain 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 patient during admission and discharge processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program, 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 and 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.
• Eating Disorder Division actions: Providing supervision and support to patients during mealtimes requires staff to eat meals and snacks with patients; 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 will be provided.

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred

One or more years experience within mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred

Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License

Job description

Center for Discovery in McLean, VA is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech to assist and support patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge. The role focuses on patient safety, daily interventions, and leading psychoeducational groups, with duties spanning daily activities, documentation, and coordination with nursing staff.

The position offers full-time or part-time opportunities, on-site work, and a structured evening schedule (2pm-10pm).