Behavioral Health Tech II

Cliffside West LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliffside West LA is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech II to support patients through the treatment experience from admission to discharge. You will contribute meaningful information to treatment planning, ensure patient safety, and provide interventions as needed.

The role includes leading psychoeducational groups and supporting patients throughout daily activities. Responsibilities include adhering to DBH policies, delivering exemplary service, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule, including routines, meals, hygiene and safety observations.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed, including patient supervision, vitals, and searches.
• Recognizes and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

State 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.

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.

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

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Thursday- Monday 10:45pm to 7:15am

Work location: West LA, CA

Compensation range: $22-24 hourly