Evening Behavioral Health Tech II — Patient Care & Groups

Discovery Mood; Fairfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Mood & Anxiety is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech II to support patients through the treatment experience from admission through discharge. The role focuses on patient safety, interventions, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, documenting shifts, ensuring confidentiality, and aiding in admission/discharge, mealtimes, and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or higher
• Experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver’s License
• Excellent patient service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Adheres to DBH policies and procedures and represents DBH values
• Maintains patient safety and supports treatment planning
• Leads psychoeducational groups and documents shift notes
• Assists nursing staff and monitors patient care
• Provides transportation services when pre-qualified to drive
• Follows professional boundaries and ethics
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information and records
• Participates in admission and discharge processes and prepares patients for returning home

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Discovery Mood & Anxiety is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech II to support patients through the treatment experience from admission through discharge. The role focuses on patient safety, interventions, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, documenting shifts, ensuring confidentiality, and aiding in admission/discharge, mealtimes, and daily activities.