PartTime Eating Disorder Technician Outpatient

Center For Discovery; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Eating Disorder Technician to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will support patients throughout their treatment journey, ensuring safety and providing essential guidance. Your responsibilities will include facilitating psychoeducational groups and engaging with patients to help them develop coping skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing challenges. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of experience in mental health preferred.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Support patients during admission and daily activities.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and document patient progress.
• Engage in brief check-ins to support coping skills.

Skills

Patient Support

Communication Skills

Documentation

Coping Skills Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Two years of experience in mental health

Job description

Job Description

Eating Disorder Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting patients through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. ED Tech is responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process. ED Tech responsibilities primarily include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports patient during admission processes. This may include checking in patient belongings, acclimating patient to the program and milieu.
• Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved ones, as appropriate.
• Assists and supports patients in day to day activities including, but not limited to: waking routines, morning hygiene, meals, nighttime routine, evening hygiene, bathroom observations, and free time.
• Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and communicates with all team members.
• Engages in brief “check ins” wherein patients are provided with support and guidance in using coping skills.
• Responsible for facilitating psychoeducational groups for the expected length of time identified in the program schedule.
• Objectively and accurately documents patient progress on a daily basis.

Applicant must be able to work 11-7pm three days per week (any days between Monday and Friday).

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university or two years of experience in the mental health field, preferred
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.