Behavioral Health Tech II — Patient Support & Groups

Center For Discovery; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Center For Discovery in Southport, CT is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT) to support patients through admission to discharge. The role emphasizes safety, patient interventions, and psychoeducational group facilitation within the treatment program.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, documenting shift notes, leading daily groups, and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude; provides exemplary customer service to patients.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule and activities.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed (supervision, vitals, searches).
• Records shift notes and group notes; ensures documentation by end of shift.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service trainings; completes online training.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Center For Discovery in Southport, CT is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT) to support patients through admission to discharge. The role emphasizes safety, patient interventions, and psychoeducational group facilitation within the treatment program.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, documenting shift notes, leading daily groups, and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a dynamic clinical setting.