Behavioral Health Tech
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) assists and supports patients throughout the treatment experience, from admission through discharge. The role contributes practical information to treatment planning and focuses on patient safety, interventions, psychoeducational groups, and patient support. This is a part-time, on-site position in Fairfax, Virginia, scheduled from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, paying $22–$24 per hour. In the Eating Disorder Division, staff provide supervision and support during meals by eating meals and snacks with patients, and are expected to follow the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model. In the Residential Treatment setting, passing medication may be required where permitted by state law; training or required certification will be provided.
Requirements
- At least two 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: At least one year of sobriety if in recovery.
- 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
- Follow DBH policies and procedures and represent DBH values while maintaining a positive, respectful, professional, and culturally respectful approach.
- Provide exemplary customer service to patients and maintain professional boundaries, ethics, and confidentiality of 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.
- Assist with implementing individual patient treatment plans as directed by the clinical team.
- Support patients during admission and discharge, including handling 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 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 current.
- Provide patient transportation and supervision and perform related transportation duties such as errands, shopping, admissions, and outings, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
- Follow eating-disorder program expectations, including eating meals and snacks with patients and refraining from conduct that contradicts the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
- Become familiar with and adopt the philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of Center for Discovery treatment programs, and develop basic knowledge of its clinical orientation and interventions.
- Pass medication in residential treatment settings where permissible by state law, if required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
