Evening Behavioral Health Tech - Support, Groups & Safety

Discovery Behavioral Health; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Discovery seeks a Behavioral Health Tech to support patients from admission through discharge, contributing to treatment planning and safety.

You will lead daily psychoeducational groups, assist nursing staff, document shift and group notes, and help maintain a clean, safe on-site environment at our Fairfax, VA facility. This role requires strong compassion, professionalism, and adherence to center policies.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days; CPR, AED, and First Aid, along with Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days.
• Sobriety requirement of 1 year if in recovery (Substance Use Division).
• Recovery from eating disorder of 1 year if in recovery (Eating Disorder Division).

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Facilitate patient daily needs per the program schedule (meals, routines, safety).
• Assist nursing staff with duties as directed (supervision, vitals, searches).
• Report safety concerns to facility leadership.
• Conduct group sessions as directed by leadership.
• Prepare patient for admission and discharge.
• Document shift notes and group notes by end of shift.
• Keep environment organized and safe; perform basic housekeeping.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Patient safety

Crisis intervention

Group leadership

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Professional boundaries

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma preferred

Valid State Driver's License

CPI certification within 90 days

CPR/First Aid/Food Handling certifications within 30 days

Sobriety requirement (1 year) - Substance Use Division

Recovery from eating disorders (1 year) - Eating Disorder Division

Job description

Center for Discovery seeks a Behavioral Health Tech to support patients from admission through discharge, contributing to treatment planning and safety.

You will lead daily psychoeducational groups, assist nursing staff, document shift and group notes, and help maintain a clean, safe on-site environment at our Fairfax, VA facility. This role requires strong compassion, professionalism, and adherence to center policies.