Behavioral Health Tech I

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech I to support patients from admission through discharge. You will assist with daily activities, monitor safety, and help with treatment planning and group sessions.

This full-time overnight position (Wednesday through Sunday, 11pm–7:30am) requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, CPI certification within 90 days, CPR/AED/First Aid training, and prior experience in substance use or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety and confidentiality of information.
• Assists in daily activities, meals, hygiene, and group sessions.
• Supports nursing staff with duties and patient supervision.
• Documents shift notes, group notes, and required documentation accurately.
• Responds to crises and provides appropriate interventions.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Observes infection control and hand hygiene policies.

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Valid State Driver's License

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR, AED, and First Aid

Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety

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.
• 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

Wednesday- Sunday 11pm-7:30am

Work location

Tacoma, WA

Compensation Range

$20-22 hourly