Behavioral Health Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Fairfax, VA is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Tech to support patients from admission through discharge. You will assist with daily routines, monitor safety, and help implement treatment plans under clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes crisis response, patient education, and coordination with nursing staff. On-site work with evenings shift 2pm-10pm, Sunday through Tuesday, requiring CPR/First Aid and CPI training within onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Two or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field required.
• 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, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per program schedule, including wake/bedtime routines and hygiene.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed (e.g., patient supervision, vitals).
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Completes all shift notes and group notes by end of shift.
• Maintains organized and safe environment; basic housekeeping duties.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Supports patient during admission and discharge processes.
• Eating Disorder Division: supervise/mealtime; adhere to CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Residential Treatment Only: passing medicine may be required where permissible; training provided.

Skills

Mental health experience

Crisis intervention

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED

Food Handling/Safety certification

CPI certification training

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

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

Essential Job Functions

• 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:
• 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.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• Two or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field required
• 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, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Employment Status: Part-time

Schedule: 2pm-10pm Sunday-Tuesday

Work Location: On-site - Fairfax, VA

Compensation Pay Range: $22-24 per hour