Behavioral Health Tech I

Discovery Mood; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliffside West LA is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech I to assist and support patients through the treatment journey from admission to discharge. You will help with patient safety, interventions, group sessions, and daily program routines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, valid California driver’s license, CPI within 90 days, CPR/First Aid, and sobriety requirement for Substance Use Division. This is a full-time, rotating shift role in Los Angeles with a pay range of $21–$23 per

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications (training provided).
• Substance Use Division: minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and support through treatment.
• Lead psychoeducational groups and interventions.
• Assist nursing with duties like vitals and patient supervision.
• Document shift notes and group notes accurately by end of shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility.
• Adhere to policies and confidentiality.
• Report to work on time and prepared.
• Support admission and discharge processes for patients.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis intervention

Professional boundaries

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.
• 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).

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

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Sun, Mon 6:45am-3:15pm. Tues, Weds, Fri 10:45pm-7:15am

Compensation range: $21-23 hourly

Reference Number: 13056

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00

Virtual: No

Company: Cliffside West LA

Location: Cliffside West LA

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