Behavioral Health Technician (Part Time)

Discovery Behavioral Health; Brentwood (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in Brentwood, CA seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Tech II to support patients from admission through discharge. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor safety, and help implement treatment plans under clinical supervision.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and driver’s license; a Bachelor's is preferred. Shifts Sunday and Monday 2 pm–10 pm PST, with potential for additional hours; pay range $21–$28 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all policies and procedures and represents DBH positively.
• Provides patient supervision, vitals, and supports nursing staff as directed.
• Leads daily psychoeducational groups and assists in treatment planning.
• Maintains confidentiality and documents shift notes and group notes.
• Facilitates patient safety, crisis response, and discharge processes.
• Performs housekeeping and ensures a safe, organized environment.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience in mental health/substance use/eating disorders

Valid driver's license

Job description

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

Employment Status: Part Time

Schedule: Sunday & Monday 2 pm - 10 pm PST & up to full time hours

Compensation: Pay Range: $21 - $28 per hour

Reference Number: 6374

Employment Type: Part-Time

Shift Hours & Dates: Sun/Mon 2 pm - 10 pm and up to full time hours**

Virtual: No

Company: Discovery Mood & Anxiety

Location: Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program

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