Evening Behavioral Health Tech - Group Facilitation

Discovery Behavioral Health; Crownsville (MD); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Crownsville, MD is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech III to support patients through the entire treatment process—from admission to discharge—and to contribute meaningful information to treatment planning.

The BHT III will help ensure patient safety, provide interventions, lead psychoeducational groups, document diligently, and assist with daily activities, transportation, and coordination with the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two or more years experience in mental health, substance use or eating disorder field
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Eating Disorder Division: Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
• Eating Disorder Division: Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center for Discovery treatment programs.
• Eating Disorder Division: 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Driver's License (State)

CPI Certification within 90 days

CPR/AED/First Aid/ Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days

Substance Use Division: 1 year sobriety

Eating Disorder Division: 1 year recovery

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Crownsville, MD is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech III to support patients through the entire treatment process—from admission to discharge—and to contribute meaningful information to treatment planning.

The BHT III will help ensure patient safety, provide interventions, lead psychoeducational groups, document diligently, and assist with daily activities, transportation, and coordination with the nursing staff.