Technicians - Behavioral Health Tech II

Discovery Behavioral Health•Orange, CA

53d•$17 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Behavioral Health is a national behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based and inclusive treatment. The Behavioral Health Tech role supports patients throughout their treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and contributes practical information to treatment planning. Core work includes promoting patient safety, providing interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and supporting patients with daily needs. The position includes assisting with patient supervision and care, supporting nursing staff as directed, responding to crisis situations, implementing treatment plans, documenting patient activity and required shift and group notes, and helping with admissions and discharges. Techs also maintain a safe and organized environment, perform facility and grounds checks, attend staff meetings and trainings, complete required online training, and may provide transportation services if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle. In the Eating Disorder Division, staff provide mealtime supervision and support by eating meals and snacks with patients and follow the specified clinical and dietary models. Residential Treatment staff may be required to pass medication where permitted by state law.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in the mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field.
Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided.
Obtain and maintain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certifications within 30 days of hire; training is provided.
For the Substance Use Division, at least one year of sobriety if in recovery.
For the Eating Disorder Division, at least one year of recovery from an eating disorder if in recovery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values through professional, respectful conduct and customer service.
Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity, maintain professional boundaries and ethics, follow leadership 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, including with patient supervision, vital signs, and room or patient searches.
Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions.
Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
Support patient admission and discharge, including checking belongings, orienting patients to the program, and preparing patients to return home.
Monitor patient activity and document significant issues; 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 facility and grounds checks, reporting irregularities or safety concerns to 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 up to date.
Provide patient transportation and supervision and transportation for errands, shopping, admissions, and outings, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
In the Eating Disorder Division, supervise and support patients during mealtimes by eating meals and snacks with them; follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
In the Eating Disorder Division, learn and adopt the Center for Discovery’s philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives and gain basic knowledge of its clinical orientation and interventions.
In residential treatment, pass medication where permissible by state law, after required training or certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.