Pool - Behavioral Health Technician

Community Bridges; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance

401K with employer match

Generous PTO accrual

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Bridges is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in Washington, DC. The BHT will be part of a treatment team providing direct care to patients and ensuring safety within the unit. The role requires proper qualifications and experience in behavioral health and clinical contexts.

The position offers an hourly rate of $28 and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting CBI's commitment to supporting staff and patients alike.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months or more of clinical health care related experience preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ensure safety of the unit and report concerns as needed.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Experience in clinical health care

Recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in counseling, psychology or a health care related field

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient‑centered medical homes, medication‑assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

POOL - Behavioral Health Technician

The District of Columbia Stabilization Center (DCSC), operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), will offer immediate, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, no cost, low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older, regardless of gender, insurance, and citizenship status. The DCSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with person‑centered and a recovery‑oriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement. The DCSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recovery‑oriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a member of the multi‑disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator or Clinical Director. The BHT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee, as needed.

Skills/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in counseling, psychology or a health care related field preferred.
• Six (6) or more months of clinical health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and/or medical crisis situations preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification (current and in good standing) is preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification is preferred.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification is preferred.
• Valid identification required.

Hourly Rate

$28.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!