Technicians - Behavioral Health Tech II

Discovery Behavioral Health•Shawnee, KS

21h•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and contributes practical information to treatment planning. The role focuses on patient safety, interventions, psychoeducational groups, and ongoing patient support. The position is full-time and onsite in Shawnee, Kansas, with a Friday-through-Monday schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $17–$23 per hour. In the Eating Disorder Division, staff provide supervision and support during meals by eating meals and snacks with patients, and must follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. Staff are also expected to learn and adopt the Center for Discovery’s philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives and have basic knowledge of the clinical approaches and interventions used there. For residential treatment, passing medicine may be required where permitted by state law; training or required certification will be provided. Discovery Behavioral Health describes itself as committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the patients and communities it serves. It is an equal opportunity employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Requirements

Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license.
For company-vehicle driving, must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For residential treatment roles in states where permitted, medication passing may be required; training and/or required certification will be provided.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One or more years of experience in the mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values through respectful, professional conduct and exemplary customer service.
Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity, maintain professional boundaries and ethics, follow facility leadership’s directions, and protect confidential patient and company information.
Support patients’ daily needs according to the program schedule, including waking and bedtime routines, hygiene, meals and snacks, bathroom safety observations, and free time.
Assist nursing staff as directed with patient supervision, vital signs, room searches, and patient searches.
Recognize and respond to crises and provide appropriate interventions.
Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
Support patients through admission and discharge, including checking belongings, orienting patients to the program, and preparing them to return home.
Monitor patient activity, document significant issues, and complete shift notes, group notes, and other required documentation by the end of the shift.
Maintain an organized and safe environment, perform basic housekeeping, and conduct regular facility and grounds checks, reporting irregularities or safety concerns to facility leadership.
Facilitate and lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership, if applicable.
Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings; complete online training and policy verification; and keep the employee HR file current.
Provide transportation and supervision for patients and perform related errands, shopping, admissions, and outings; company-vehicle driving requires pre-qualification.
In the Eating Disorder Division, supervise and support patients during meals by eating meals and snacks with them; avoid comments or actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
Familiarize oneself with and adopt the Center for Discovery treatment programs’ philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives, and develop basic knowledge of their clinical orientation and interventions.
In residential treatment, pass medication where permitted by state law; training or required certification will be provided.
Report to work on time and prepared, and perform other duties as assigned.