Behavioral Health Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech II to support patients through admission to discharge. The role focuses on safety, patient interventions, group leadership, and program support within Thousand Oaks facilities.

The ideal candidate will have relevant mental health or eating disorder experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work on-site with on-call and PRN scheduling. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• High School Diploma preferred
• One or more years experience in mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary information.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including waking/bedtime routines, meals, hygiene, safety observations.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties and supervise patients as directed.
• Recognizes, responds to, and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Monitors patient activity and completes shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by end of shift.
• Supports patient during admission and discharge processes and acclimates patient to the program.
• Maintains organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership.
• Attends staff meetings and completes online trainings; updates HR file as required.
• Provides transportation services including patient transport and errands (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Presents supervision and support during mealtimes for Eating Disorder Division, adhering to CFD Clinical and Dietary CARE models.
• Residential Treatment Only: in applicable states, passing medicine may be required.

Skills

Patient safety

Crisis intervention

Group leadership

Customer service

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

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.

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.

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
• One or more years experience working within the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License

Schedule: On-Call PRN

Work Location: Onsite- Thousand Oaks, CA

Compensation: Pay Range: $17 - $25 hourly