Night-Shift Behavioral Health Tech - Patient Safety & Support

Discovery Behavioral Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Tech III to support patients from admission to discharge, contribute to treatment planning, and assist with daily activities and crisis interventions.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, leading psychoeducational groups, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with nursing staff. This role emphasizes safety, respect for diversity, and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two or more years experience in mental health, substance use or eating disorder field required.
• Must obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days, training provided.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid, plus Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days, training provided.
• Eating Disorder Division: minimum 1 year recovery if in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all DBH policies and procedures.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Provides exemplary customer service to all patients.
• Exhibits understanding and respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity.
• Understands professional boundaries and ethics.
• Follows directions from facility leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Facilitates patient daily needs per the program schedule.
• Assists Nursing staff with duties as directed.
• Recognizes and assists in crisis situations.
• Reports to work on time and prepared.
• Assists in implementing patient treatment plans.
• Supports admission and discharge processes.
• Monitors patient activity and documents issues.
• Keeps environment organized and safe.
• Conducts facility and grounds checks.
• Leads daily groups as directed.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Completes online training and HR file updates.
• Provides patient transportation services (pre-qualified to drive).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Eating Disorder Division: supervise meals with patients.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

CPI Certification

CPR & First Aid

Food Handling/Safety

Valid Driver's License

ED Recovery 1y

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two+ years MH/SUD/ED exp

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks a part-time Behavioral Health Tech III to support patients from admission to discharge, contribute to treatment planning, and assist with daily activities and crisis interventions.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, leading psychoeducational groups, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating with nursing staff. This role emphasizes safety, respect for diversity, and adherence to facility policies.