Behavioral Health Tech
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Tech II (BHT II) supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge, and contributes practical information to treatment planning. The role focuses on patient safety, interventions, psychoeducational groups, and day-to-day patient support in an onsite setting in Edmonds, Washington. The position is full-time and scheduled Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. Compensation is $18.50–$24 per hour. In the Eating Disorder Division, staff provide supervision and support during meals by eating meals and snacks with patients, and follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. For residential treatment, passing medication may be required where permitted by state law; training or required certification will be provided.
Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted state driver's license.
- Consistently report to work on time and prepared to perform the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One or more years of experience working in the mental health, substance use, or eating disorder field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values while maintaining a positive, respectful, and professional attitude.
- Provide exemplary customer service and respect cultural and lifestyle diversity while maintaining professional boundaries, ethics, and 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, 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, helping patients adjust 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; company-vehicle driving requires pre-qualification.
- In the Eating Disorder Division, supervise and support patients during meals by eating meals and snacks with them, and avoid comments or actions that contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
- Learn and adopt the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of Center for Discovery treatment programs and maintain basic knowledge of the clinical orientation and interventions used there.
- In residential treatment, pass medication where state law permits; training or required certification will be provided.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
