Behavioral Health Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Shawnee, KS is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) to assist patients through admission to discharge. You will support safety, provide interventions, lead psychoeducational groups, and assist with treatment planning in coordination with clinical staff.

Responsibilities include following DBH policies, maintaining confidentiality, documenting shift notes accurately, and ensuring a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required or training provided.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to DBH policies and procedures.
• Provide patient safety and interventions.
• Lead psychoeducational groups.
• Support treatment planning and clinical team.

Skills

Group facilitation

Documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Position Summary

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

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Tech I (BHT I) is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. BHT I will be contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. BHT I 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 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. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patients to the program, preparing patients for returning home


• Monitors patient activity and documents any significant patient issues. Ensure accuracy and timely completion of 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.


• Responsible for scheduled shifts and finding coverage if a shift cannot be worked, unless experiencing an emergency


• 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.


• Observes infection control policies and participates in proper hand hygiene


• 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.


• Obtain Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire, training provided. Tasks include food temperature checks, expiration date checks, and proper food storage.


• Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.




• Substance Use Division:




• Accurately and securely collecting urine specimens including verifying donor identification, ensuring chain of custody, and following specific handling procedures




• Residential Treatment Only:




• In states where permissible, passing medicine will be required. Training and/or required certification will be provided.


• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).

Core Competencies

• Ability to run groups effectively AEB providing a check-in, engaging all members, and providing structure to group format.


• Able to show effective writing and communication skills AEB documentation review, email timeliness, and verbal communication with staff and patients, add timeliness with documentation Ability to support in meal prep and meal support AEB accurate portioning, following proper kitchen safety & sanitation guidelines, engaging patients during meal, and able to provide redirection as needed.


• Able to check in with patients and provide appropriate observations AEB bathroom observations and check in with patients that show rapport has been built.


• Able to run an effective group AEB patient engagement, teaching of skills, and time management.

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• 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, 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

Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions


• Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes


• Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder


• Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both


• Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping


• Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another


• The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.


• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.


• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Thurs-Mon 10pm-6am

Work Location: On Site - Shawnee,KS

Compensation: Pay Range: $17-23/hr.