Evening Behavioral Health Tech III — Group Leader

Discovery Behavioral Health; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Tech III to support patients from admission through discharge at our Fairfax Station, VA location. The role emphasizes safety, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical teams, while ensuring professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, documenting shift notes, leading daily groups, and providing transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience in the mental health, substance use or eating disorder field.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire, training provided.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days, training provided.
• 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.
• 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 waking/bedtime routines, meals, and hygiene.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed (patient supervision, vitals, searches).
• Recognizes and assists in crisis situations and provides interventions as appropriate.
• Reports to work on time and prepared to perform duties.
• Assists in implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Supports patient during admission and discharge processes.
• Monitors patient activity and documents significant issues; completes shift notes, group notes, etc.
• Keeps environment organized and safe; conducts regular facility and grounds checks.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings; maintains HR file.
• Provides transportation services including patient transport, errands, outings (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Eating Disorder Division: supervise meals with patients as required; align with CFD Clinical Model.
• Residential Treatment Only: passing medicine may be required where permissible; training provided.

Skills

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Tech III to support patients from admission through discharge at our Fairfax Station, VA location. The role emphasizes safety, group facilitation, and collaboration with clinical teams, while ensuring professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, documenting shift notes, leading daily groups, and providing transportation as needed.