Behavioral Health Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health•Los Angeles, CA

23h•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The 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, patient interventions, psychoeducational groups, and patient support. The position supports patients’ daily needs and treatment plans, assists Nursing staff as directed, responds to crises, monitors and documents patient activity, and helps maintain a safe and organized facility. In the Eating Disorder Division, the role includes supervision and support during meals, including eating meals and snacks with patients, and following the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. Residential Treatment roles may require passing medication where legally permitted; training or required certification is provided. This is a part-time, onsite position in Los Angeles, California. The schedule is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Thursday through Sunday. The pay range is $17–$25 per hour.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorder services.
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

Adhere to 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 directions, and protect confidential patient and company information.
Facilitate 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.
Assist with implementing 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.
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 and perform related errands, shopping, admissions, and outings; company-vehicle driving requires prequalification.
In the Eating Disorder Division, supervise and support patients during mealtimes, including eating meals and snacks with patients, and refrain from comments or actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
Learn and adopt the Center for Discovery treatment programs’ philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives, and develop basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used there.
In Residential Treatment, pass medication where permissible by state law, after completing any required training or certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.