Behavioral Health Tech

Discovery Behavioral Health•Fairfield, CT

28d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Tech II (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 primarily on patient safety, interventions, leading psychoeducational groups, and patient support. The position is part-time and on-site in Southport, Connecticut, with a Thursday–Saturday schedule. Compensation is $20–$22.50 per hour. The role includes supporting daily patient routines and needs, assisting nursing staff, responding to crisis situations, implementing treatment plans, and supporting admissions and discharges. BHTs monitor patient activity, complete required documentation, maintain a safe and organized environment, perform facility and grounds checks, and may lead daily groups as directed. Staff attend meetings and training, keep required employee records current, and may provide patient transportation if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle. 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. In residential treatment settings, passing medicine may be required where permitted by state law; training and/or required certification will be provided. The role requires familiarity with and adoption of the Center for Discovery program philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives, and basic knowledge of its clinical orientation and interventions.

Requirements

Valid and unrestricted state driver’s license.
Must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle to provide transportation services.
In residential treatment settings, passing medication may be required where permitted by state law; 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

Adhere to DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values.
Maintain a positive, respectful attitude and provide exemplary customer service to patients.
Respect cultural and lifestyle diversity and maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality.
Follow directions from facility leadership.
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 with patient supervision, vital signs, room searches, and patient searches.
Recognize and respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions.
Arrive at work on time and prepared to perform job duties.
Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
Support patients during admission and discharge, including belongings check-in, program orientation, and preparation for returning 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 and perform basic housekeeping.
Conduct regular facility and grounds checks and report 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 patient transportation and supervision, 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.
Refrain from comments and actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
Familiarize themselves 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 there.
In residential treatment settings, pass medication where permitted by state law, after training and/or required certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.