Technicians - Behavioral Health Tech III

Discovery Behavioral Health•Chicago, IL

17h•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Tech III (BHT III) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge. The role contributes practical and meaningful information to treatment planning and focuses primarily on patient safety, interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and patient support. The position is onsite in Chicago, Illinois, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The stated pay range is $19–$24 per hour. For the Eating Disorder Division, staff supervise and support patients during meals and snacks by eating with them, follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model, and become familiar with the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, clinical orientation, and interventions of Center for Discovery programs. For residential treatment, passing medication may be required in states where permitted; training and/or required certification will be provided.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders.
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 eating disorder recovery 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 while maintaining a positive, respectful, professional, and customer-service-oriented approach.
Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity, maintain professional boundaries and ethics, follow facility leadership directions, and protect confidential patient and company information.
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, taking vitals, and conducting room or patient searches.
Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions.
Arrive on time and prepared to perform job duties.
Assist with implementation of individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
Support patients during admission and discharge, including checking belongings, orienting patients to the program, and preparing them 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 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 up to date.
Provide transportation and supervision for patients, errands, shopping, admissions, and outings; driving a company vehicle requires pre-qualification.
For the Eating Disorder Division, eat meals and snacks with patients while supervising and supporting them, and refrain from comments or actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
For residential treatment, pass medication where permissible and when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.