Technicians - Behavioral Health Tech III

Discovery Behavioral Health•Montverde, FL

13d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge. The role contributes practical and meaningful information to treatment planning and focuses on patient safety, interventions, psychoeducational groups, and ongoing patient support. The position is part-time, on-site in Montverde, Florida, with a Sunday schedule from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

Two or more 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.
Substance Use Division: If in recovery, at least one year of sobriety.
Eating Disorder Division: If in recovery, at least one year of recovery from an eating disorder.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Adhere to DBH policies and procedures and represent the organization’s values through professional, respectful conduct and exemplary customer service.
Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity, maintain professional boundaries and ethics, follow facility leadership directions, and protect patient and company confidentiality.
Support patients’ daily needs according to the program schedule, including routines, hygiene, meals and snacks, bathroom safety observations, and free time.
Assist nursing staff as directed, including 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 admission and discharge processes, including checking patient belongings, helping patients acclimate 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 facility and grounds checks, reporting irregularities or safety concerns to facility leadership.
Facilitate and lead daily groups as directed by facility leadership, when applicable.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training; complete online training and policy verification; and keep the employee HR file up to date.
Provide transportation and supervision for patients, including errands, shopping, admissions, and outings, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For eating disorder programs, eat meals and snacks with patients while providing mealtime supervision and support; refrain from comments or actions that conflict with 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 maintain basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used.
For residential treatment, pass medication in states where permissible; training and/or required certification will be provided.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to work on time and prepared to perform the position’s duties.